🌐 Safest Cities
Safest Cities in the World in 2026
The safest cities in the world for expats, families and solo travellers — ranked by safety score across all regions.
🛡️ How we rank: Cities are ranked by their Safety Score (0–100), derived from crime rates, political stability and personal safety indicators. We also show Affordability and Healthcare scores so you can weigh safety against other priorities.
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ViennaAustria🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 27🏥 Healthcare: 98
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DublinIreland🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 3🏥 Healthcare: 81
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AucklandNew Zealand🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 19🏥 Healthcare: 79
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SingaporeSingapore🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 37🏥 Healthcare: 98
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PortoPortugal🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 54🏥 Healthcare: 83
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CopenhagenDenmark🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 8🏥 Healthcare: 100
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PragueCzechia🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 68🏥 Healthcare: 79
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HelsinkiFinland🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 19🏥 Healthcare: 100
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OsakaJapan🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 14🏥 Healthcare: 100
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DubaiUnited Arab Emirates🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 44🏥 Healthcare: 79
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FukuokaJapan🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 24🏥 Healthcare: 100
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SapporoJapan🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 27🏥 Healthcare: 100
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Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 47🏥 Healthcare: 79
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KawasakiJapan🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 27🏥 Healthcare: 100
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KobeJapan🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 27🏥 Healthcare: 100
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SaitamaJapan🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 27🏥 Healthcare: 100
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IwatsukiJapan🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 27🏥 Healthcare: 100
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SharjahUnited Arab Emirates🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 47🏥 Healthcare: 79
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HiroshimaJapan🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 27🏥 Healthcare: 100
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SendaiJapan🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 27🏥 Healthcare: 100
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TokyoJapan🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 14🏥 Healthcare: 100
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NagoyaJapan🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 19🏥 Healthcare: 100
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YokohamaJapan🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 24🏥 Healthcare: 100
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KyotoJapan🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 27🏥 Healthcare: 100
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Kuala LumpurMalaysia🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 80🏥 Healthcare: 70
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SydneyAustralia🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 0🏥 Healthcare: 83
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VancouverCanada🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 18🏥 Healthcare: 83
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PerthAustralia🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 0🏥 Healthcare: 83
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CalgaryCanada🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 21🏥 Healthcare: 83
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BrusselsBelgium🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 30🏥 Healthcare: 94
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