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	Iligan City, Philippines	91	39
92	Labuan, Malaysia	92	45
93	Pagadian, Philippines	93	38
94	Palangkaraya, Indonesia	94	33
95	Saraburi, Thailand	95	39
96	Boracay, Philippines	96	39
97	Sibu, Malaysia	97	41
98	Pattani, Thailand	98	46
99	Naga, Philippines	99	38
100	Yala, Thailand	100	45
101	Phetchabun, Thailand	101	45
102	Pontianak, Indonesia	102	34
103	Jambi, Indonesia	103	33
104	Jayapura, Indonesia	104	34
105	Surigao, Philippines	105	39
106	Tulungagung, Indonesia	106	33
107	Ozamiz, Philippines	107	39
108	Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia	108	36
109	Ha Long Bay, Vietnam	109	36
110	Tagum City, Philippines	110	38
111	Nilai, Malaysia	111	44
112	Hat Yai, Thailand	112	37
113	Bohol, Philippines	113	35
114	San Fernando, La Union, Philippines	114	35
115	Tawau, Malaysia	115	43
116	Nong Khai, Thailand	116	38
117	Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia	117	34
118	Surin, Thailand	118	46
119	Padang, Indonesia	119	34

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.