Bangkok Tops First-Ever Global Ranking of Best Cities for Gen Z

If you’re under 30 and looking for exploration, affordability, and a thriving social scene, Time Out has just handed you a roadmap — and Bangkok sits firmly at the top!

For the first time ever, Time Out has tailored its famous Best Cities list to Gen Z by filtering responses from survey participants under 30. After crunching feedback from thousands of locals worldwide, the results are in: Bangkok is officially the best city in the world for Gen Z to live in.

• Happiness reigns supreme: 84% of Gen Z residents in Bangkok say they’re happy living there — more than any other city

• Budget-friendly living: With 71% calling it affordable, Bangkok hits the sweet spot between culture and cost.

• Instant social life: It’s the easiest city in the world to make friends in, according to Gen Zers.

1. Bangkok
2. Melbourne
3. Cape Town
4. New York City
5. Copenhagen
6. Barcelona
7. Edinburgh
8. Mexico City
9. London
10. Shanghai

• Accessible culture isn’t just about museums; it’s about art, music, and events that people can actually engage with, without breaking the bank.

• Walkability matters. Being able to explore a city by foot — and on a budget — is crucial for the under-30s

• Other huge perks include diversity, green space, inclusive social scenes, and well-priced nightlife and food

London, for example, may not top the Gen Z list, but it still placed ninth globally, with high marks for culture, happiness, and restaurant scenes, even if cost of living remains a hurdle for many.

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