Gen Z wants to socialize in places other than the bar. Here are the top 20 global cities for Gen Z.0

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• August 8, 2026

Gen Z is often labeled as cold or less sociable, but that might be an unfair characterization. In order to determine the best places for Gen Z to live, Time Out surveyed local residents ages 18 to 29 around the world, asking them about everything from affordability to nightlife. Time Out travel writer Liv Kelly