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
1	Lisbon, Portugal	1	113
2	Barcelona, Spain	2	118
3	Budapest, Hungary	3	72
4	Bansko, Bulgaria	4	50
5	Berlin, Germany	5	123
6	Sofia, Bulgaria	6	70
7	Athens, Greece	7	87
8	Bucharest, Romania	8	67
9	Belgrade, Serbia	9	76
10	London, United Kingdom	10	198
11	Warsaw, Poland	11	101
12	Prague, Czech Republic	12	100
13	Dublin, Ireland	13	173
14	Madrid, Spain	14	113
15	Rome, Italy	15	101
16	Milan, Italy	16	125
17	Zagreb, Croatia	17	86
18	Paris, France	18	132
19	Munich, Germany	19	142
20	Kyiv, Ukraine	20	49
21	Vienna, Austria	21	115
22	Tallinn, Estonia	22	96
23	Krakow, Poland	23	87
24	Stockholm, Sweden	24	127
25	Zurich, Switzerland	25	215
26	Riga, Latvia	26	80
27	Amsterdam, Netherlands	27	175
28	Skopje, North Macedonia	28	55
29	Thessaloniki, Greece	29	78
30	Cluj-Napoca, Romania	30	70

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.