Happiest cities in Asia in 2025: Every year, cities are judged not just for their glittering skylines, busy streets, or booming economies, but for something far more meaningful: how happy the people living there actually feel. In its City Life Index 2025, Time Out magazine surveyed more than 18,000 people across Asia to find out which cities make their residents the happiest. And the results paint a picture full of warmth, surprises, and local pride.

According to the survey, participants rated their cities based on several aspects that affect daily life, culture, nightlife, food, and overall quality of life, along with how happy and positive they feel living there.

And the winner this year? Mumbai . The city of dreams didn’t just top the list in India but also across all of Asia, maki

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