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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Region Worldwide Asia Central Asia Eastern Asia Southern Asia South-Eastern Asia Western Asia

Rank	City	Popularity	Living Index
181	Nagpur, India	181	27
182	Dushanbe, Tajikistan	182	39
183	Atyrau, Kazakhstan	183	45
184	Sanaa, Yemen	184	45
185	Shiraz, Iran	185	28
186	Semarang, Indonesia	186	33
187	Sohar, Oman	187	73
188	Ningbo, China	188	42
189	Aktau, Kazakhstan	189	35
190	Isfahan, Iran	190	24
191	Trabzon, Turkey	191	50
192	Gili Air, Indonesia	192	42
193	Gili Trawangan, Indonesia	193	49
194	Senggigi, Lombok, Indonesia	194	43
195	Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia	195	38
196	Ludhiana, India	196	26
197	Petaling Jaya, Malaysia	197	46
198	Udon Thani, Thailand	198	39
199	Ashgabat, Turkmenistan	199	159
200	Srinagar, India	200	19

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.