Top destinations for remote work worldwide
Explore the world’s top locations for remote working.
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Pinpoint the ideal destination for you
Ultra-fast internet may be essential for you. You might prefer to keep living costs low. Whatever your priorities, we provide the practical guidance you need.
We analysed a broad set of factors to build a tool that serves a wide audience. You will see national capitals and major cities included, along with a number of unexpected picks.
Use the sliders to set your preferences and priorities, then view a customised list of top locations tailored to you.
Top locations for remote workers
Remote work lets you operate from anywhere rather than only from home. But ‘anywhere’ covers a vast array of choices. With so many options, how do you decide? We examined locations around the world to pinpoint the best places for remote workers. Our research rated thousands of sites against seven principal criteria:
Openness and transparency
How friendly are local communities, and how open are their governments?
Cost of living
How do living costs compare between locations?
Safety and security
Which places allow remote workers to live and work safely?
Quality of life
Which locations have the happiest residents?
Internet infrastructure
Which areas provide the fastest and most dependable internet?
Attractiveness and appeal
Which natural, urban, cultural and other attributes make a location attractive?
Inflation
How steady are the local economic conditions?
Incentives for remote workers
Which destinations provide incentives, such as cash bonuses or special visas, to attract remote workers?