Where is the best place to live in Germany? Prognos investigated this question on behalf of ZDFzeit. The goal: to measure living conditions in Germany in such a way that all 401 districts and independent cities could be directly compared with one another. This comparison was achieved through the scientific evaluation of statistical data available individually for all 401 regions. Adobe Stock - CleverStock About us Prognos – Providing Orientation. Prognos is one of the oldest economic research centres in Europe. Founded at the University of Basel, Prognos experts have been conducting research for a wide range of clients from the public and private sectors since 1959 – politically independent, scientifically sound. Learn more