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
151	Mangalore, India	151	25
152	Raipur, India	152	26
153	Netanya, Israel	153	127
154	Tianjin, China	154	40
155	Damascus, Syria	155	37
156	Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar	156	40
157	Basra, Iraq	157	37
158	Kabul, Afghanistan	158	21
159	Rishon Leziyyon, Israel	159	123
160	Macao, Macao (China)	160	88
161	Shymkent, Kazakhstan	161	34
162	Kuching, Malaysia	162	39
163	Beersheba, Israel	163	93
164	Bat Yam, Israel	164	111
165	Peshawar, Pakistan	165	19
166	Penang, Malaysia	166	43
167	Medina, Saudi Arabia	167	74
168	Yokohama, Japan	168	71
169	Khulna, Bangladesh	169	17
170	Tabriz, Iran	170	33
171	Hua Hin, Thailand	171	45
172	Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei	172	57
173	Guwahati, India	173	19
174	Iloilo, Philippines	174	35
175	Ashdod, Israel	175	111
176	Kozhikode, India	176	19
177	Jubail, Saudi Arabia	177	53
178	Samsun, Turkey	178	50
179	Batam, Indonesia	179	34
180	Thane, India	180	29

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.