Top places to work remotely
Explore the world’s top locations to work remotely.
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Choose the ideal destination for you
If ultra-fast internet is essential, that may be non‑negotiable for you. Maybe keeping your cost of living low is a priority. Whatever your preferences are, we have the information you need.
We reviewed a broad set of factors to build a tool suitable for everyone. You’ll find national capitals and major cities here, along with several unexpected picks.
Move the sliders to reflect your priorities and view a personalised list of top locations.
Prime spots for remote workers
Remote work lets you operate from anywhere, not only from home. Yet ‘anywhere’ covers a vast number of possibilities. With so many options, how should you choose? We scoured the globe to pinpoint top destinations for remote workers. For this research, we assessed thousands of locations using seven key factors:
Openness
How friendly are locals across destinations, and how open are their governments?
Cost of living
What is the relative cost of living between locations?
Safety
Which locations allow remote workers to live and work safely?
Quality of life
In which places do residents report the highest happiness?
Internet and network infrastructure
Which areas offer the fastest and most dependable internet?
Attractiveness
Which natural, urban, cultural and other attributes make a destination appealing?
Inflation
How stable is the local economy?
Remote worker incentives
Which destinations provide incentives—such as cash bonuses or specialised visas—to attract remote workers?