The Mercer Quality of Living report aims to provide tangible values for such qualitative perceptions, in order to establish an effective and objective assessment of the quality of living throughout the world, Chakraverti added.
Interestingly, this year's rankings also identify cities with best infrastructure based on electricity supply, water availability, telephone and mail services, traffic congestion and the range of international flights from local airports.
"As a result of current financial crisis, multinational companies are looking to review their international assignment policies with a view to cutting costs," Mercer consulting India Global Mobility leader Rupam Mishra said.
Image: A worker gives finishing touch to the idols of Hindu deity Lord Krishna at a workshop in Chennai. | Photograph: Babu/Reuters
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