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	Berlin, Germany	1	123
2	Paris, France	2	132
3	Munich, Germany	3	142
4	Vienna, Austria	4	115
5	Zurich, Switzerland	5	215
6	Amsterdam, Netherlands	6	175
7	Hamburg, Germany	7	123
8	Frankfurt, Germany	8	134
9	Luxembourg, Luxembourg	9	164
10	Geneva, Switzerland	10	207
11	Brussels, Belgium	11	128
12	Rotterdam, Netherlands	12	147
13	Stuttgart, Germany	13	126
14	The Hague, Netherlands	14	143
15	Eindhoven, Netherlands	15	131
16	Leipzig, Germany	16	99
17	Cologne, Germany	17	120
18	Dusseldorf, Germany	18	123
19	Nuremberg, Germany	19	104
20	Basel, Switzerland	20	184
21	Utrecht, Netherlands	21	150
22	Dresden, Germany	22	98
23	Lausanne, Switzerland	23	178
24	Lyon, France	24	108
25	Karlsruhe, Germany	25	110
26	Essen, Germany	26	104
27	Hanover, Germany	27	109
28	Bremen, Germany	28	100
29	Haarlem, Netherlands	29	145
30	Antwerp, Belgium	30	111

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.