Travel Safety Guide

Discover the safest destinations and essential safety tips

Traveling Safely Around the World

Safety is a top priority for travelers. Our quality of life index incorporates safety factors to help you make informed decisions about your destinations. Higher scores indicate cities with better overall safety and quality of life.

Remember that safety can vary within cities, and conditions can change. Always check current travel advisories and exercise common sense precautions.

Travel Advisory

Always check official sources before traveling:

Safest Cities

Top 20 cities with highest quality of life scores

Top 1
Zurich

Switzerland

8.8
Safety Score
Cost
2.5
Quality
8.8
Top 2
Oslo

Norway

8.7
Safety Score
Cost
2.8
Quality
8.7
Top 3
Copenhagen

Denmark

8.6
Safety Score
Cost
3.5
Quality
8.6
#4
Helsinki

Finland

8.6
Safety Score
Cost
3.5
Quality
8.6
#5
Singapore

Singapore

8.6
Safety Score
Cost
4.0
Quality
8.6
#6
New York

United States

8.5
Safety Score
#7
Stockholm

Sweden

8.5
Safety Score
#8
Vienna

Austria

8.5
Safety Score
#9
Amsterdam

Netherlands

8.4
Safety Score
#10
Melbourne

Australia

8.3
Safety Score
#11
Munich

Germany

8.3
Safety Score
#12
San Francisco

United States

8.3
Safety Score
#13
Reykjavik

Iceland

8.2
Safety Score
#14
Tokyo

Japan

8.2
Safety Score
#15
Vancouver

Canada

8.2
Safety Score
#16
Hamburg

Germany

8.1
Safety Score
#17
Paris

France

8.1
Safety Score
#18
Seattle

United States

8.1
Safety Score
#19
Sydney

Australia

8.1
Safety Score
#20
Auckland

New Zealand

8.0
Safety Score

Essential Travel Safety Tips

Documents

Keep digital copies of important documents. Store them securely in cloud storage.

Health

Get travel insurance. Check vaccination requirements and carry necessary medications.

Money

Use multiple payment methods. Keep emergency cash in different locations.

Awareness

Research your destination. Know local emergency numbers and embassy contacts.

Official Travel Resources

US Travel Advisories

Official US State Department travel information and warnings.
UK Travel Advice

Foreign Office guidance for British nationals traveling abroad.
WHO Travel Health

World Health Organization health advice for travelers.
CDC Travel Health

Health information and vaccination requirements by destination.

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