A recent study by OnlineCasinoGroups.com analyzed rent, cost of living, average salary and safety rates in various cities to identify the 10 best cities for single people.A combined score for each city was calculated to make a comprehensive ranking. Additionally, the percentage of single population in each city was included to highlight the factors contributing to their popularity.
Tokyo leads the ranking of the best cities for single people with a composite score of 169. Tokyo is an attractive destination for singles, ranking highly in all the metrics such as safety, average salary, rent and cost of living.
With a composite score of 165, Doha ranks 2nd on the list of best cities for single people. This high interest among singles is primarily driven by the country’s high average salary at $3,6K, slightly more than in Tokyo, and an impressive safety rate.
Beijing is the 3rd country on the list of cities for single people with a composite score of 159. It attracts singles with low rent and the lowest cost of living on the list at $620. Abu Dhabi, Osaka and Bucharest share the 4th position on the list with a similar score of 156. Abu Dhabi, being the safest city on the list, draws singles’ attention with security. Osaka, with the lowest rent at $446, is attractive for its affordability and Bucharest offers a very budget-friendly European experience, with low rent and living costs.
5th on the list of the best cities for singles are Madrid, Warsaw and Munich, scoring 153. Munich attracts singles with one of the highest average salaries on the list at $3.9K, while Madrid and Warsaw stand out for affordability with low living costs and rents.Helsinki ranks 6th, with the highest percentage of singles on the list at 44,7%. Single’s interest is mainly driven by Helsinki’s safety and quality of life, ideal for those seeking security.
7th on the list of the best cities for singles is Dubai, with a composite score of 149. Singles, seeking a safe luxurious lifestyle, are attracted by Dubai’s safe environment and tax-free salaries at $4K.
Luxembourg and Prague share the 8th position with a composite score of 147. While Luxembourg draws singles in with the list’s highest average salary at around $5K, Prague stands out with more affordable cost of living at $965, contrasting with Luxembourg.
Seoul ranks 9th best city for singles with a composite score of 144. It continues to interest singles with low rent, high average salary and safety, even with the highest cost of living on the list at $1,1K.
Budapest rounds off the ranking of the best cities for singles with a composite score of 143, just 1 point behind Seoul. Budapest attracts singles with affordability, offering a low cost of living. This makes it a favorable option for those seeking a budget-friendly European experience.
Findings summed up
| Cities | Rent per 1 person | Cost of living | Percentage of single population | Average salary per person | Safety index | Score |
| Tokyo | 799.15 | 958.60$ | 38% | 3,214.44 | 76.1 | 169 |
| Doha | 1,354.45 | 926.60$ | 30% | 3,671.83 | 84.4 | 165 |
| Beijing | 783.91 | 620.90$ | 21% | 1,707.09 | 72.9 | 159 |
| Abu Dhabi | 1,447.28 | 1,018.50$ | – | 3,638.39 | 86.9 | 156 |
| Osaka | 446.96 | 816.80$ | 41% | 2,235.78 | 66.8 | 156 |
| Bucharest | 471.44 | 679.50$ | 26% | 1,081 | 71.8 | 156 |
| Munich | 1,347.59 | 1,109.20$ | 42.30% | 3,943.81 | 79 | 153 |
| Madrid | 1,089.43 | 785.60$ | 25.70% | 2,695.25 | 73.3 | 153 |
| Warsaw | 909.05 | 797.90$ | 24% | 1,763 | 74 | 153 |
| Helsinki | 976.87 | 1,049.10$ | 44.70% | 3,164.63 | 75.3 | 151 |
| Dubai | 1,706.45 | 1,113.00$ | – | 4,062.37 | 83.5 | 149 |
| Luxembourg | 1,639.30 | 1,021.00$ | 33.30% | 4,943.87 | 71.3 | 147 |
| Prague | 935.93 | 965.30$ | 29.80% | 1,802.10 | 75.4 | 147 |
| Seoul | 688.54 | 1,179.70$ | 42% | 3,093.35 | 75.6 | 144 |
| Budapest | 584.21 | 764.70$ | 30.30% | 1,203.67 | 65.6 | 143 |