★ Best places to live
Best cities for digital nomads
Affordable, well-connected cities popular with remote workers, ranked by cost of living.
This ranking covers 14 cities from our index, sorted by Cost index. Bishkek comes out on top at 26, ahead of Ho Chi Minh City and Bali. Open any city for its full cost-of-living, tax and quality-of-life breakdown — or compare two side by side.
? Frequently asked questions
Which cities top this ranking?
Bishkek leads at 26, followed by Ho Chi Minh City and Bali. The full ranking of 14 cities is listed above.
How is this ranking calculated?
We sort all 14 cities in our index by Cost index. Figures are calibrated estimates, refreshed as we expand coverage — a practical guide, not official statistics.
Can I compare these cities in detail?
Yes. Open any city for its cost of living, rent, taxes, visas and quality of life, or use CostTrek’s side-by-side comparison to weigh two cities against each other.