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Best cities for digital nomads in Asia

Affordable, well-connected cities popular with remote workers, ranked by cost of living.

The Best cities for digital nomads in Asia, ranked by Cost index across 7 cities we track in the region. Bishkek leads with 26, ahead of Ho Chi Minh City and Bali.

By region🌍 Best cities for digital nomadsEuropeNorth America
RankCost index
  1. 1BishkekKyrgyzstan26
  2. 2Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam45
  3. 3BaliIndonesia46
  4. 4TbilisiGeorgia46
  5. 5Chiang MaiThailand49
  6. 6Kuala LumpurMalaysia51
  7. 7BangkokThailand63
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? Frequently asked questions

Which cities top this ranking?

Bishkek leads at 26, followed by Ho Chi Minh City and Bali. The full ranking of 7 cities is listed above.

How is this ranking calculated?

We sort all 7 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.