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
31	Okinawa, Japan	31	72
32	Hefei, China	32	38
33	Shenyang, China	33	34
34	Guizhou, China	34	29
35	Kunming, Yunnan, China	35	41
36	Jiaozuo, China	36	34
37	Harbin, China	37	44
38	Taiyuan, China	38	31
39	Urumqi, China	39	26
40	Fukuoka, Japan	40	65
41	Sanya, China	41	38
42	Lhasa, China	42	35
43	Liuzhou, China	43	36
44	Ibaraki, Japan	44	61
45	Ongjin, North Korea	45	37
46	Fukui, Japan	46	62
47	Zhengzhou, China	47	36
48	Linyi, China	48	31
49	Karamay, China	49	36
50	Wuwei, China	50	36
51	Hachioji, Japan	51	68
52	Pangyo, South Korea	52	72
53	Tonghua, China	53	36
54	Luoyang, China	54	31
55	Kaifeng, China	55	35
56	Jeju, South Korea	56	68
57	Lanzhou, China	57	33
58	Maoming, China	58	35
59	Gyeonggi, South Korea	59	71
60	Xinxiang, China	60	35

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.