Living condition, air quality, green spaces and low noise level have contributed to Cardiff becoming the most satisfying city, as shown in a survey carried out on behalf of European Union.
The was carried out in 79 European cities including six ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø cities: London, Manchester, Belfast, Glasgow, Newcastle and Cardiff.
The Cardiff satisfaction statistics
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Satisfied to live in Cardiff - 95%
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Personal satisfaction with life - 93%
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The place you live - 92%
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Financial situation - 79%
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Job situation - 66%
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Safety - 83%
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Air quality - 89%
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Noise level - 85%
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Cleanliness - 73%
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Green spaces - 89%
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City's commitment to fight climate change - 64%
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Trust in local people - 74%
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Trust in city administration - 68%
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Integration of foreigners - 66%
A poll conducted in 2013 among 18 to 30-year-olds also showed that Cardiff is the ¡°best city¡± in ÂÜÀòÉç¹ÙÍø for young adults because of its low cost of living and its reinvention over the past 20 years through sustained investment, with a focus on sporting, cultural and leisure infrastructure.
Dr Esmee Hanna, an expert in demographics who was commissioned to write the report told BBC: ¡±The city appears to have a lot to offer young adults, such as good job opportunities, decent wages and the ability to put money aside each month - all factors that 18 to 30-year-olds deem important to their lifestyle.¡±
Resource: BBC
