CityCost App
Cost of living in 8000+ cities on the go.

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.

Lowest
Highest
Rank
City
Popularity
Living Index
121 121
127
122 122
175
123 123
103
124 124
99
125 125
91
126 126
91
127 127
126
128 128
175
129 129
127
130 130
91
131 131
91
132 132
91
133 133
102
134 134
103
135 135
91
136 136
94
137 137
175
138 138
102
139 139
91
140 140
102
141 141
175
142 142
91
143 143
108
144 144
175
145 145
92
146 146
260
147 147
175

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: February 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions
How is digital nomad popularity calculated?
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.
Does a higher popularity ranking mean a city is better?
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.
How can I use this ranking to choose my next destination?
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.