Most Popular Cities for Digital Nomads Worldwide

Discover the most popular cities for digital nomads based on real user data and global trends. This ranking highlights where remote professionals choose to live, work, and build community around the world. Use the interactive table and color-coded world map to explore city rankings, filter by region, and compare key indicators such as Cost of Living Index. Whether you're planning your next move or analyzing migration trends, this page helps you identify the global hotspots for remote work.

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Rank	City	Popularity	Living Index
91	Bloemfontein, South Africa	91	47
92	Jeffreys Bay, South Africa	92	52
93	Arusha, Tanzania	93	10
94	Jos, Nigeria	94	50
95	Cotonou, Benin	95	49
96	Middelburg, South Africa	96	51
97	KwaMhlanga, South Africa	97	50
98	Tembisa, South Africa	98	50
99	Khouribga, Morocco	99	33
100	Tebessa, Algeria	100	30
101	Port Harcourt, Nigeria	101	46
102	N'Djamena, Chad	102	54
103	Tlemcen, Algeria	103	29
104	Constantine, Algeria	104	38
105	Mohammedia, Tunisia	105	32
106	Dikirnis, Egypt	106	23
107	Hermanus, South Africa	107	57
108	Nador, Morocco	108	35
109	Bhisho, South Africa	109	52
110	Sal, Cape Verde	110	51
111	Sao Tome, Sao Tome And Principe	111	54
112	Beau Vallon, Seychelles	112	66
113	Asmara, Eritrea	113	73
114	Aswan, Egypt	114	23
115	Skikda, Algeria	115	30
116	Bechar, Algeria	116	30
117	Mbabane, Eswatini	117	37
118	Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria	118	30
119	Moka, Mauritius	119	47
120	El Oued, Algeria	120	30

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: February 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Digital nomad popularity is based on aggregated user data, search interest, relocation trends, and engagement metrics across cities. Rankings reflect where remote professionals most frequently choose to live and work, combined with comparative indicators such as Cost of Living Index and regional demand.

Not necessarily. A higher ranking means more digital nomads choose that city, but the "best" destination depends on your budget, lifestyle preferences, visa options, climate, infrastructure, and time zone. Popular cities often offer strong communities, coworking spaces, reliable internet, and good quality of life – but may also have higher living costs.

You can use the sortable table and interactive map to compare cities by popularity, region, and Cost of Living Index. Start by filtering by continent or budget range, then compare living costs and overall ranking to find destinations that match your remote work lifestyle and financial goals.