India, leaving behind nations like Russia and China, has moved up 35 places to become the 88th best country in the world as a place for living. This is reflected in 2010 Quality of Life Index, published by travel magazine International Living.<br/><br/>The rise has made India the second best place after Bhutan to live in the sub-continent. Overall, France topped the poll for the fifth consecutive year, followed by Australia, Switzerland, and Germany. The US lost four positions to end at seventh.<br/><br/>The index, published for the 30th year, ranks 194 nations in nine categories: cost of living, culture and leisure, economy, environment, freedom, health, infrastructure, safety and risk, and climate.<br/><br/>India has not only improved its overall position in the tally, but has also gained around 25 points in the cost of living category. This year the country got 65 points compared to 40 last year.