3. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Numbeo rank: 3
Expatistan rank: 5
Average: 4
The capital of Australia, Canberra is unusual among other cities in this list as it was a planned city. The site was chosen as a compromise after a long dispute between Sydney and Melbourne as to what city should rightfully be called the capital of Australia. Being the seat of government, Canberra’s population has a high number of public servants.
