Data from software company Kisi compared 50 cities worldwide, recognising which of them encourage a healthy balance both directly and indirectly through policies and urban infrastructure, while also considering the impact of the pandemic. Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok have emerged as the top three cities with the most overworked populations in the world.
They studied three elements: work intensity, society and institutions and city livability – all of which they say contribute to work-life balance, during and beyond the pandemic.
Best cities in the world for work-life balance
Helsinki, Finland
Oslo, Norway
Zurich, Switzerland
Stockholm, Sweden
Copenhagen, Denmark
Ottawa, Canada
Munich, Germany
Vancouver, Canada
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Sydney, Australia
Most overworked cities in the world
Hong Kong, China
Singapore, Singapore
Bangkok, Thailand
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Seoul, South Korea
Tokyo, Japan
Houston, USA
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Calgary, Canada
London, UK