What is a digital nomad?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA digital nomad is a remote worker who travels and works simultaneously, visiting locations worldwide, and working from beaches, coffee shops, and coworking spaces. Some digital nomads only travel for a few months, and others do it for years. Research suggests that 80% of digital nomads prefer to stay in one location for 3-9 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Top digital nomad locations ranked<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBelow is our ranking of the best places to be a digital nomad in 2023, with Lisbon, Bangkok, Madrid, Seoul, and Delhi in the top five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Locations that rank highest provide the ideal combination of cost-efficient living with beautiful weather, superb connectivity, and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outranking every other city analysed, Lisbon<\/a> is the perfect option for inexpensive, delicious food, beautiful weather and scenery, and excellent infrastructure. One of the sunniest places in Europe, the Portuguese coastal capital is a food-lovers haven, with local markets and freshly caught seafood available on virtually every corner. With over 7,000 wifi hotspots, fast broadband, and excellent food and drink, the city is ideal for enjoying the sun and surf while working.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNot far behind is Bangkok<\/a>, offering stunning local cuisine, vibrant street-food markets, over 15,000 wifi hotspots, and some of the most affordable accommodation of all the cities researched. The average cost of an Airbnb in Bangkok is \u00a343 a night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Map](\"https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Instant_Digital_Nomads_MAPPED_2023_UPDATE-scaled.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpotlight on Asia<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nUnsurprisingly, over half the cities analysed in our top 60 are in Asia. Cities like Seoul<\/a>, Kuala Lumpur<\/a>, Singapore<\/a> and Hong Kong<\/a> offer captivating travel experiences, scenery and food alongside stellar connectivity, infrastructure and a manageable cost of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBustling metropolises across Central, East, South, Southeast and Western Asia are perfect for digital nomads who want to explore some of the world\u2019s most iconic business centres and enjoy a continent full of exciting travel opportunities and sights. Demand for flexible office space in places like Singapore and Hong Kong is high as more people look to new ways of using workspace, meaning you can easily find creative coworking spaces in singapore<\/a>, as well as meeting rooms and serviced offices to work from as you travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConnectivity is also second to none. Beijing boasts the fastest broadband speed of all the places analysed, at 260mbps, with Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai and Bangkok all in the top 10 for stellar connectivity. With the most wifi hotspots in the Asia-Pacific region, Jakarta has more than 97,000 for those who like to work on the go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Neighbouring countries in Asia-Pacific also feature high on the list for digital nomads, with Australia<\/a> and New Zealand<\/a> both offering plenty of coworking space, delicious cuisine, travel opportunities and probably most appealing of all, unparalleled sunny weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSpotlight on Europe<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEurope is one of the most popular destinations for digital nomads and the second most popular continent on the list. Rich history, excellent transport and accessible travel opportunities make Europe one of the most appealing locations for digital nomads, who can spend a weekend sightseeing in Paris and catch a train back to London in time for work on Monday. If you live in Europe, you’re also a flight away from Sweden where you can work form a coworking space in Stockholm<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFor those who want to soak up the Mediterranean climate, Lisbon and Thessaloniki are warm seaside cities with a gentle pace of life. Two cities with the highest quality of life globally include Vienna and Zurich, while Geneva also features in the top five, making Switzerland a highly desirable place to live and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spotlight on the US<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nJacksonville tops the list of best digital nomad cities in the US in 2023. This large, sunny metro offers great weather all year round with plenty of beach access, the highest quality lifestyle of all US cities analysed, and access to world-class amenities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other US locations, like Houston<\/a>, Chicago<\/a>, LA<\/a> and New York<\/a>, are already popular tourist attractions, but their combination of flexible office space, connectivity, transport infrastructure and travel options also make them appealing locations to live, work and play while exploring the US as a digital nomad. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat jobs do digital nomads do?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPlenty of careers are amenable to a digital nomad lifestyle. 51%<\/a> are in digital marketing, computer science and creative industries (copywriting and design), but this is only scratching the surface of the range of jobs occupied by remote workers. Anything that can be done behind a screen can be done by a digital nomad, whether that\u2019s insurance brokering, nutritional advice, or HR. <\/p>\n\n\n\nTravel while you work: a trend that\u2019s here to stay<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTrends in commercial property reflect the general movement towards increased workplace flexibility. Our market forecasts show flexible workspace<\/a> as a proportion of the total office market will grow from 5% to almost 13% by 2025. As the role of the office changes and flexibility increases globally, more people will be able to travel and work virtually anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDiscover a flexible workspace that suits your working style anywhere in the world<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nData method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWe analysed data from various reputable sources across nine categories to rank the best cities for digital nomads. We then assigned scores to the best ranking cities for each category and summed up the scores to create a global list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nLooking for Office Space?<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe Operate in Some of the World’s Top Cities:<\/span><\/p>\nLondon<\/a>, New York<\/a>, San Francisco<\/a>, Paris<\/a>, Singapore<\/a>, Hong Kong<\/a>, Search more locations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We ranked locations on affordability, weather, broadband speed and more to reveal the best places to be a digital nomad in 2023. Advances in technology, remote working and workplace culture mean that by 2035, a billion people could live and work as digital nomads. According to predictions, this global nomadic workforce, capable of plugging in anywhere in the world with a decent internet connection, will make up 1 in every 3 employees. There are already 35 million digital nomads worldwide, with the trend being driven by technology, growing demand for flexible workspace, and the increasing adoption of hybrid work. What is a digital nomad? A digital nomad is a remote worker who travels and works simultaneously, visiting locations worldwide, and working from beaches, coffee shops, and coworking spaces. Some digital nomads only travel for a few months, and others do it for years. Research suggests that 80% of digital nomads prefer to stay in one location for 3-9 months. Top digital nomad locations ranked Below is our ranking of the best places to be a digital nomad in 2023, with Lisbon, Bangkok, Madrid, Seoul, and Delhi in the top five. Locations that rank highest provide the ideal combination of cost-efficient living with beautiful weather, superb connectivity, and quality of life. Outranking every other city analysed, Lisbon is the perfect option for inexpensive, delicious food, beautiful weather and scenery, and excellent infrastructure. One of the sunniest places in Europe, the Portuguese coastal capital is a food-lovers haven, with local markets and freshly caught seafood available on virtually every corner. With over 7,000 wifi hotspots, fast broadband, and excellent food and drink, the city is ideal for enjoying the sun and surf while working. Not far behind is Bangkok, offering stunning local cuisine, vibrant street-food markets, over 15,000 wifi hotspots, and some of the most affordable accommodation of all the cities researched. The average cost of an Airbnb in Bangkok is \u00a343 a night. Spotlight on Asia Unsurprisingly, over half the cities analysed in our top 60 are in Asia. Cities like Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong offer captivating travel experiences, scenery and food alongside stellar connectivity, infrastructure and a manageable cost of living. Bustling metropolises across Central, East, South, Southeast and Western Asia are perfect for digital nomads who want to explore some of the world\u2019s most iconic business centres and enjoy a continent full of exciting travel opportunities and sights. Demand for flexible office space in places like Singapore and Hong Kong is high as more people look to new ways of using workspace, meaning you can easily find creative coworking spaces in singapore, as well as meeting rooms and serviced offices to work from as you travel. Connectivity is also second to none. Beijing boasts the fastest broadband speed of all the places analysed, at 260mbps, with Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai and Bangkok all in the top 10 for stellar connectivity. With the most wifi hotspots in the Asia-Pacific region, Jakarta has more than 97,000 for those who like to work on the go. Neighbouring countries in Asia-Pacific also feature high on the list for digital nomads, with Australia and New Zealand both offering plenty of coworking space, delicious cuisine, travel opportunities and probably most appealing of all, unparalleled sunny weather. Spotlight on Europe Europe is one of the most popular destinations for digital nomads and the second most popular continent on the list. Rich history, excellent transport and accessible travel opportunities make Europe one of the most appealing locations for digital nomads, who can spend a weekend sightseeing in Paris and catch a train back to London in time for work on Monday. If you live in Europe, you’re also a flight away from Sweden where you can work form a coworking space in Stockholm. For those who want to soak up the Mediterranean climate, Lisbon and Thessaloniki are warm seaside cities with a gentle pace of life. Two cities with the highest quality of life globally include Vienna and Zurich, while Geneva also features in the top five, making Switzerland a highly desirable place to live and work. Spotlight on the US Jacksonville tops the list of best digital nomad cities in the US in 2023. This large, sunny metro offers great weather all year round with plenty of beach access, the highest quality lifestyle of all US cities analysed, and access to world-class amenities. Other US locations, like Houston, Chicago, LA and New York, are already popular tourist attractions, but their combination of flexible office space, connectivity, transport infrastructure and travel options also make them appealing locations to live, work and play while exploring the US as a digital nomad. What jobs do digital nomads do? Plenty of careers are amenable to a digital nomad lifestyle. 51% are in digital marketing, computer science and creative industries (copywriting and design), but this is only scratching the surface of the range of jobs occupied by remote workers. Anything that can be done behind a screen can be done by a digital nomad, whether that\u2019s insurance brokering, nutritional advice, or HR. 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Below is our ranking of the best places to be a digital nomad in 2023, with Lisbon, Bangkok, Madrid, Seoul, and Delhi in the top five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Locations that rank highest provide the ideal combination of cost-efficient living with beautiful weather, superb connectivity, and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outranking every other city analysed, Lisbon<\/a> is the perfect option for inexpensive, delicious food, beautiful weather and scenery, and excellent infrastructure. One of the sunniest places in Europe, the Portuguese coastal capital is a food-lovers haven, with local markets and freshly caught seafood available on virtually every corner. With over 7,000 wifi hotspots, fast broadband, and excellent food and drink, the city is ideal for enjoying the sun and surf while working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not far behind is Bangkok<\/a>, offering stunning local cuisine, vibrant street-food markets, over 15,000 wifi hotspots, and some of the most affordable accommodation of all the cities researched. The average cost of an Airbnb in Bangkok is \u00a343 a night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unsurprisingly, over half the cities analysed in our top 60 are in Asia. Cities like Seoul<\/a>, Kuala Lumpur<\/a>, Singapore<\/a> and Hong Kong<\/a> offer captivating travel experiences, scenery and food alongside stellar connectivity, infrastructure and a manageable cost of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bustling metropolises across Central, East, South, Southeast and Western Asia are perfect for digital nomads who want to explore some of the world\u2019s most iconic business centres and enjoy a continent full of exciting travel opportunities and sights. Demand for flexible office space in places like Singapore and Hong Kong is high as more people look to new ways of using workspace, meaning you can easily find creative coworking spaces in singapore<\/a>, as well as meeting rooms and serviced offices to work from as you travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Connectivity is also second to none. Beijing boasts the fastest broadband speed of all the places analysed, at 260mbps, with Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai and Bangkok all in the top 10 for stellar connectivity. With the most wifi hotspots in the Asia-Pacific region, Jakarta has more than 97,000 for those who like to work on the go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Neighbouring countries in Asia-Pacific also feature high on the list for digital nomads, with Australia<\/a> and New Zealand<\/a> both offering plenty of coworking space, delicious cuisine, travel opportunities and probably most appealing of all, unparalleled sunny weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Europe is one of the most popular destinations for digital nomads and the second most popular continent on the list. Rich history, excellent transport and accessible travel opportunities make Europe one of the most appealing locations for digital nomads, who can spend a weekend sightseeing in Paris and catch a train back to London in time for work on Monday. If you live in Europe, you’re also a flight away from Sweden where you can work form a coworking space in Stockholm<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For those who want to soak up the Mediterranean climate, Lisbon and Thessaloniki are warm seaside cities with a gentle pace of life. Two cities with the highest quality of life globally include Vienna and Zurich, while Geneva also features in the top five, making Switzerland a highly desirable place to live and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jacksonville tops the list of best digital nomad cities in the US in 2023. This large, sunny metro offers great weather all year round with plenty of beach access, the highest quality lifestyle of all US cities analysed, and access to world-class amenities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other US locations, like Houston<\/a>, Chicago<\/a>, LA<\/a> and New York<\/a>, are already popular tourist attractions, but their combination of flexible office space, connectivity, transport infrastructure and travel options also make them appealing locations to live, work and play while exploring the US as a digital nomad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Plenty of careers are amenable to a digital nomad lifestyle. 51%<\/a> are in digital marketing, computer science and creative industries (copywriting and design), but this is only scratching the surface of the range of jobs occupied by remote workers. Anything that can be done behind a screen can be done by a digital nomad, whether that\u2019s insurance brokering, nutritional advice, or HR. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trends in commercial property reflect the general movement towards increased workplace flexibility. Our market forecasts show flexible workspace<\/a> as a proportion of the total office market will grow from 5% to almost 13% by 2025. As the role of the office changes and flexibility increases globally, more people will be able to travel and work virtually anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Discover a flexible workspace that suits your working style anywhere in the world<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Data method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We analysed data from various reputable sources across nine categories to rank the best cities for digital nomads. We then assigned scores to the best ranking cities for each category and summed up the scores to create a global list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n We Operate in Some of the World’s Top Cities:<\/span><\/p>\n London<\/a>, New York<\/a>, San Francisco<\/a>, Paris<\/a>, Singapore<\/a>, Hong Kong<\/a>, Search more locations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We ranked locations on affordability, weather, broadband speed and more to reveal the best places to be a digital nomad in 2023. Advances in technology, remote working and workplace culture mean that by 2035, a billion people could live and work as digital nomads. According to predictions, this global nomadic workforce, capable of plugging in anywhere in the world with a decent internet connection, will make up 1 in every 3 employees. There are already 35 million digital nomads worldwide, with the trend being driven by technology, growing demand for flexible workspace, and the increasing adoption of hybrid work. What is a digital nomad? A digital nomad is a remote worker who travels and works simultaneously, visiting locations worldwide, and working from beaches, coffee shops, and coworking spaces. Some digital nomads only travel for a few months, and others do it for years. Research suggests that 80% of digital nomads prefer to stay in one location for 3-9 months. Top digital nomad locations ranked Below is our ranking of the best places to be a digital nomad in 2023, with Lisbon, Bangkok, Madrid, Seoul, and Delhi in the top five. Locations that rank highest provide the ideal combination of cost-efficient living with beautiful weather, superb connectivity, and quality of life. Outranking every other city analysed, Lisbon is the perfect option for inexpensive, delicious food, beautiful weather and scenery, and excellent infrastructure. One of the sunniest places in Europe, the Portuguese coastal capital is a food-lovers haven, with local markets and freshly caught seafood available on virtually every corner. With over 7,000 wifi hotspots, fast broadband, and excellent food and drink, the city is ideal for enjoying the sun and surf while working. Not far behind is Bangkok, offering stunning local cuisine, vibrant street-food markets, over 15,000 wifi hotspots, and some of the most affordable accommodation of all the cities researched. The average cost of an Airbnb in Bangkok is \u00a343 a night. Spotlight on Asia Unsurprisingly, over half the cities analysed in our top 60 are in Asia. Cities like Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong offer captivating travel experiences, scenery and food alongside stellar connectivity, infrastructure and a manageable cost of living. Bustling metropolises across Central, East, South, Southeast and Western Asia are perfect for digital nomads who want to explore some of the world\u2019s most iconic business centres and enjoy a continent full of exciting travel opportunities and sights. Demand for flexible office space in places like Singapore and Hong Kong is high as more people look to new ways of using workspace, meaning you can easily find creative coworking spaces in singapore, as well as meeting rooms and serviced offices to work from as you travel. Connectivity is also second to none. Beijing boasts the fastest broadband speed of all the places analysed, at 260mbps, with Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai and Bangkok all in the top 10 for stellar connectivity. With the most wifi hotspots in the Asia-Pacific region, Jakarta has more than 97,000 for those who like to work on the go. Neighbouring countries in Asia-Pacific also feature high on the list for digital nomads, with Australia and New Zealand both offering plenty of coworking space, delicious cuisine, travel opportunities and probably most appealing of all, unparalleled sunny weather. Spotlight on Europe Europe is one of the most popular destinations for digital nomads and the second most popular continent on the list. Rich history, excellent transport and accessible travel opportunities make Europe one of the most appealing locations for digital nomads, who can spend a weekend sightseeing in Paris and catch a train back to London in time for work on Monday. If you live in Europe, you’re also a flight away from Sweden where you can work form a coworking space in Stockholm. For those who want to soak up the Mediterranean climate, Lisbon and Thessaloniki are warm seaside cities with a gentle pace of life. Two cities with the highest quality of life globally include Vienna and Zurich, while Geneva also features in the top five, making Switzerland a highly desirable place to live and work. Spotlight on the US Jacksonville tops the list of best digital nomad cities in the US in 2023. This large, sunny metro offers great weather all year round with plenty of beach access, the highest quality lifestyle of all US cities analysed, and access to world-class amenities. Other US locations, like Houston, Chicago, LA and New York, are already popular tourist attractions, but their combination of flexible office space, connectivity, transport infrastructure and travel options also make them appealing locations to live, work and play while exploring the US as a digital nomad. What jobs do digital nomads do? Plenty of careers are amenable to a digital nomad lifestyle. 51% are in digital marketing, computer science and creative industries (copywriting and design), but this is only scratching the surface of the range of jobs occupied by remote workers. Anything that can be done behind a screen can be done by a digital nomad, whether that\u2019s insurance brokering, nutritional advice, or HR. Travel while you work: a trend that\u2019s here to stay Trends in commercial property reflect the general movement towards increased workplace flexibility. Our market forecasts show flexible workspace as a proportion of the total office market will grow from 5% to almost 13% by 2025. As the role of the office changes and flexibility increases globally, more people will be able to travel and work virtually anywhere. Discover a flexible workspace that suits your working style anywhere in the world. Data method We analysed data from various reputable sources across nine categories to rank the best cities for digital nomads. We then assigned scores to the best ranking cities for each category and summed up the scores to create a global list. \u00a0 Looking for Office Space? We Operate in Some of the World’s Top Cities: London, New York, San Francisco, Paris, Singapore, Hong Kong, Search more locations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18367,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[246],"class_list":["post-17609","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-flexible-workspace","tag-flexible-office-space"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpotlight on Asia<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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