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Top 10 Least Stressful Cities Worldwide: Vaay's 2021 Study (Paris Misses the Cut)

Finding the ideal city to call home isn't always easy. We often settle for family or career reasons. But if you could choose your place of residence, where would you go? What are the best cities to live in? German wellness brand Vaay, specialists in CBD products, analyzed global data to rank the top 10 least stressful cities for 2021.

The 2021 Ranking of Least Stressful Cities

Vaay assessed 500 cities worldwide using key criteria: population density, safety levels, air and noise pollution, unemployment rates, and equality for gender and minorities. The top 10? Dominated by European cities. Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, claims first place for exceptional gender equality, safety, and low air pollution—despite its weather. Bern, Switzerland, takes silver, followed by Helsinki, Finland.

Discover the full ranking in our slideshow.

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