Here Are the Top 10 Places Digital Nomads Are Working From

If you can work from home, then home can be anywhere.

The work from home revolution has given rise to the digital nomad. These are people who don’t like to be tied down to one area, and instead travel the world to explore different cities and cultures while working from their laptop.

The lifestyle of working remotely and seeing the planet has become so popular it has its own lifestyle website Nomadlist, which posits that most digital nomads were from the United States as of March 2022, “making up more than 50% of the digital nomad community.”

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The vacation agency Dream Yacht Charter Worldwide has released its list of the 10 most popular countries for digital nomads last year, breaking it down by criteria such as the current cost of living, the temperature at both the hottest and coldest peaks, the best and cheapest times of year to travel and how easy is it to secure a Visa.

So which countries made the list? 

1. United States

USA! USA! 

Look, our country has its share of problems, but we also have a lot to recommend, including plenty of cities with both beautiful lakes and mountains as well as vibrant entertainment areas, plenty of friendly people and a surprisingly strong economy at the moment. 

2. Thailand 

Thailand, especially Bangkok, isn’t just a tourist destination, it’s a popular place to settle down for a bit. The cost of living is roughly 40% lower than the average cost of living in the US, and it has wonderful scenery such as tropical rainforests, waterfalls, mountains. There’s also monkeys. Have you ever seen a monkey in real life? Would recommend.

You can apply for a 60-day tourist visa, and the cheapest time to fly is March. The hottest month is April and the coldest month is December.

3. Spain

Spain has the best internet in all of Europe. (Who knew?) It also has some of the world’s most beautiful cities, including Barcelona and Madrid. The cost of living in Spain is 123% cheaper than in the USA, and the cheapest time to fly is March. 

A Digital Nomad Visa is available; you can stay 12 months and extend for up to 5 years. Te Hottest month is August and the coldest month is January.

4. United Kingdom

Blimey, mate. People love to visit the UK, innit? London is one of the world’s most bustling cities, and while England once had a reputation for, frankly, bad food, things have gotten better over the years. But there’s also plenty of quaint villages if you’re looking for some peace and quiet.

The average cost of living in the UK is 18% less expensive than in the US, and in most cases, you will need a suitable job offer from a UK employer to secure a UK Work Permit.

The cheapest time to fly is November, and the hottest month is July and the coldest month is January.

5. Germany

You’ve got vibrant, beautiful cities such as Hamburg and Berlin, as well as the snow-capped Alps of Bavaria, and with over 61% of the region being forest, you do not lack for outdoor recreational opportunities. 

The average cost of living in Germany is 35% less expensive than in the United States, and you can apply for a Freelance Visa, which is granted for three months and can ultimately be converted into a residence permit.

The cheapest time to fly is April, the hottest month is July and the coldest month is January.

6. France

While it seems like France should be higher on this last, nonetheless the country has perfected work-life balance (your boss is legally prohibited from emailing you on the weekend) and the food and wine scenes are second to none. 

The average cost of living in France is 34% less expensive than in the US, and you can apply for Entrepreneur Professional Visa/Profession Liberale Visa, which is good for one year.

The cheapest time to fly there is March, and the hottest month is July, and the coldest month is January.

7. Mexico

You’ve got large cities and beautiful beaches in Mexico, and while the survey notes that “Playa del Carmen has a good enough internet connection to have the amenities needed to work, while some other Mexican beach towns may not,” you can always work in a bigger city and visit these places on the weekend. 

The average cost of living in Mexico is 64% less expensive than in the United States, and you can apply for a Digital Nomad Visa, which is valid for six months to four years.

The cheapest time to fly there is March, and the hottest month is May and the coldest month is January (23°C).

8. Italy

You’ve got Milan for fashion and culture, Rome for architectural sites and Florence offers a more cozy vibe. The climate is usually mild and the food is always great.

The average cost of living in Italy is 40% less expensive than in the United States, and the Italy Digital Nomad Visa is expected to launch soon.

The cheapest time to fly there is March, and the hottest month is July, and the coldest month is January.

9. Portugal

Portugal is one of the cheapest places to live in Europe, and one of the most scenic, from the landscapes of Algarve to modern cities such as Lisbon.

Consumer prices, including rent, in the United States are 74.2% higher than in Portugal, and you can apply for a Digital Nomad Visa, which is valid for 12 months.

The cheapest time to fly there is April, and the hottest month is July, and the coldest month is January.

10. Indonesia

Did you know that there’s over 17,000 islands in Indonesia? So you’ve got options if you want to stay for a while and do some surfing.

The average cost of living in Indonesia is 75% less expensive than in the United States, and you can apply for a B211a Business Visa that is good for 60 days with the option to extend for another 60 days twice.

The cheapest time to fly there is April, and the hottest month is May, and the coldest month is January.