Lisbon passed New York in the quality of living. A study made recently by Mercer consultancy puts eight European cities among the ten cities with the best quality of life. Lisbon occupies the 43rd place in a ranking with 231 cities. European cities continue to lead the list of cities with better quality of life. According to Mercer's study released on Tuesday, there are eight Europeans among the ten cities with the best quality of life. Lisbon is a place below last year, currently occupying the 43rd place in a ranking that considered 231 cities.