InstantOffices ranked the best cities for remote workers who travel and work at the same time - the so-called " The rating is current as of 2023.
About 80 places were studied, which this year are distinguished by their accessibility. And also - weather, communication speed, quality of life, economic practicality, etc..
According to the researchers, there are already 35 million digital nomads worldwide.. This trend is driven by technology, the growing demand for flexible workspaces and the increasing adoption of hybrid work..
So, ahead of all the other analyzed cities, Lisbon was in the first place. The city is an ideal option for inexpensive, delicious food, beautiful weather and scenery, and excellent infrastructure.. One of the sunniest places in Europe, the Portuguese coastal capital has over 7,000. Wi-Fi hotspots, fast broadband access.
Not far behind is Bangkok, which offers attractive local cuisine, street food markets, over 15,000 Wi-Fi hotspots and some of the most affordable accommodations of any city surveyed..
Asia.
More than half of the cities analyzed in the top 60 are in Asia. Cities like Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong offer travel, scenery and food experiences as well as great connectivity, infrastructure and moderate cost of living..
Beijing boasts the fastest broadband speed of any location analyzed, at 260 Mbps. The top 10 in terms of quality and speed of connections include Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai and Bangkok. Jakarta has the largest number of Wi-Fi hotspots in the Asia-Pacific region with over 97,000.
Neighboring countries in the Asia-Pacific region also top the list of digital nomads. At the same time, Australia and New Zealand offer many co-working spaces and the most attractive sunny weather of all countries..
Europe.
Europe is one of the most popular destinations for digital nomads and the second most popular continent on the list. The researchers note the region's rich history, excellent transport and travel opportunities, when you can spend a weekend looking at the sights of Paris, catch a train back to London and get to work on time on Monday.
For those who like the Mediterranean climate, Lisbon and Thessaloniki are warm seaside cities with a mild pace of life and have the highest quality of life in the world.. The top also includes Vienna and Zurich. Geneva is also in the top five, making Switzerland a very desirable place to live and work..
USA.
Jacksonville Tops the Best Digital Nomad Destinations in the US in 2023. This large, sunny location offers great weather all year round with plenty of beach access, the highest quality lifestyle of any US city analyzed, and access to world-class amenities..
Other U.S.
locations such as Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York, while combining the benefits of flexible office space, communications, transportation infrastructure and travel options, also make them attractive places to live, work and play..
Overall, the top ten were:.
Lisbon (Portugal),.
Bangkok (Thailand),.
Madrid, Spain),.
Seoul (South Korea),.
Delhi (India),.
Dubai, UAE),.
Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam).
Jakarta (Indonesia),.
Kathmandu (Nepal),.
Rotterdam (Netherlands).