Too blessed to be stressed? Sydney ranks number two out of 40 as the least stressed city worldwide.
Mobile access technology company Kisi has released a study examining which cities around the world promote the most holistic work-life balance.
The study narrowed down the top 40 in-demand metropolises worldwide. Each city’s overall work-life score was evaluated based on a series of factors related to the amount of time a person dedicates to their job, such as: total working hours, commuting, vacation days taken and paid maternal leave.
Other indicators taken into account were: lifestyle patterns, overall happiness and freedom which were measured by whether residents can enjoy their surrounding environment after office hours.
Who topped the ranks?
Top least stressed cities:
- Munich, Germany
- Sydney, Australia
- Hamburg, Germany
Melbourne ranked #8.
Top cities with the best work- life balance:
- Helsinki, Finland
- Munich, Germany
- Oslo, Norway
Sydney ranked #15 out of 40 on this list.
Most over-worked cities:
- Tokyo, Japan
- Singapore, Singapore
- Washington D.C., USA
Top cities with the best access to mental healthcare:
- Oslo, Norway
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Paris, France
Melbourne ranked #9 and Sydney ranked #10.
