Quality of living survey: Dhaka ranked 211th

Dhaka city was ranked 211th among 230 cities assessed in an annual quality of living survey conducted by consulting firm Mercer, according to report by its website www.uk.mercer.com.

The survey assesses living conditions based on 10 categories, including political stability, economic environment, medical, education, transport, recreation, housing and natural environment.

The study aims to provide information to help multinational companies determine hardship allowances for employees when placing them on international assignments.

Vienna tops the rankings, which are dominated by European cities. Zurich, Auckland and Munich complete the top four, while Vancouver is fifth - the highest-ranking city in North America. The top five was unchanged from last year.