The digital nomad research database
September 2026 · 3,230 cities across 250 countries, with costs, internet, weather, visas and taxes.
Events this week
623
1,648 upcoming in 113 cities
Average cost of living
$2,444
per month, across ranked cities
Tax-friendly regimes
44
special regimes for newcomers
Nomad visas
79
124 residency · 71 citizenship
Events this week
623 this week · always free
Cheapest cities
| # | City | Cost / mo | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $307 | 4.5 | |
| 2 | $312 | 5.2 | |
| 3 | $315 | 3.5 | |
| 4 | $316 | 2.2 | |
| 5 | $322 | 4.1 | |
| 6 | $342 | 4.0 | |
| 7 | $355 | 5.2 | |
| 8 | $360 | 5.1 | |
| 9 | $361 | 5.5 | |
| 10 | $361 | 4.9 |
Top 10 cities for digital nomads
Ranked by overall nomad score · 3,230 cities tracked
| # | City | Score | Cost / mo | Internet | Today | Votes Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.9 | $2,041 | — | 27°C | +2 | |
| 2 | 7.8 | $2,263 | — | 31°C | 0 | |
| 3 | 7.6 | $3,702 | — | 16°C | 0 | |
| 4 | 7.6 | $4,541 | — | 25°C | 0 | |
| 5 | 7.5 | $3,674 | — | 27°C | 0 | |
| 6 | 7.5 | $2,788 | — | 36°C | 0 | |
| 7 | 7.5 | $2,252 | — | 31°C | 0 | |
| 8 | 7.5 | $2,695 | — | 18°C | 0 | |
| 9 | 7.5 | $3,963 | — | 25°C | 0 | |
| 10 | 7.5 | $3,368 | — | 25°C | 0 |
Best weather right now
Closest to 25°C today
Top countries
Average score of cities (3+ cities)
| # | Country | Avg score | Avg cost | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.8 | $3,912 | 6 | |
| 2 | 6.7 | $3,361 | 74 | |
| 3 | 6.7 | $3,253 | 43 | |
| 4 | 6.6 | $2,599 | 19 | |
| 5 | 6.6 | $4,257 | 12 | |
| 6 | 6.6 | $2,051 | 13 | |
| 7 | 6.5 | $3,503 | 22 | |
| 8 | 6.5 | $2,315 | 6 | |
| 9 | 6.5 | $2,213 | 19 | |
| 10 | 6.5 | $1,875 | 19 |
Passport power
Visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA destinations
| # | Passport | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 169 countries | |
| 2 | 163 countries | |
| 3 | 163 countries | |
| 4 | 162 countries | |
| 5 | 161 countries | |
| 6 | 160 countries | |
| 7 | 160 countries | |
| 8 | 160 countries |
Trending this week
Most viewed city pages, last 7 days
| # | City | Score | Views |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.9 | 23 | |
| 2 | 7.8 | 16 | |
| 3 | 7.2 | 14 | |
| 4 | 7.5 | 14 | |
| 5 | 6.7 | 13 | |
| 6 | 6.4 | 12 | |
| 7 | 7.2 | 11 | |
| 8 | 5.8 | 10 | |
| 9 | 6.7 | 10 | |
| 10 | 6.7 | 9 |
Tax-friendly regimes
Lowest flat rates for newcomers
| Regime | Country | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Certificate Incentive (PC) | Singapore | exemption | 0.0% |
| Free Zone Regime | United Arab Emirates | free zone | 0.0% |
| Virtual Zone IT Company | Georgia | free zone | 0.0% |
| Bitcoin Legal Tender Status | El Salvador | exemption | 0.0% |
| Act 60 - Individual Investor (Chapter 2) | Puerto Rico | exemption | 0.0% |
| Corporate Tax Deferral (0% on Retained Profits) | Estonia | deferral | 0.0% |
| Small Business Status (1% Tax) | Georgia | flat rate | 1.0% |
| IT Park Resident Status | Uzbekistan | flat rate | 1.0% |
Visa programs
79 nomad visas · 124 residency · 71 citizenship · 41 student
Most affordable nomad visas
| Visa | Income req. | Duration | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| $450/month | 12 mos |
Residency path
|
|
| $810/month | 36 mos |
Residency path
Schengen
|
|
| $1,000/month | 12 mos |
Residency path
|
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| $1,400/month | 24 mos | ||
| $1,446/month | 24 mos |
Residency path
|
|
| $1,460/month | 12 mos |
Most affordable residency programs
| Program | Income req. | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Pensionado Visa | $600/mo |
Citizenship path
|
| Spain Entrepreneur Visa | $690/mo |
Citizenship path
Schengen
|
| Estonia Startup Visa | $920/mo |
Citizenship path
Schengen
|
| Pensionado Visa | $1,000/mo |
Citizenship path
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| Pensionado Visa | $1,000/mo |
Citizenship path
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Community pulse
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UAE Visa Options Guide for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers Visas & Residency · 1 reply · 1 month ago
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Paraguay Residency Guide Visas & Residency · 1 reply · 4 months ago
- Members
- 483
- New this month
- 163
- Communities
- 2,882
- Neighborhoods mapped
- 0
- City votes
- 6 across 5 cities
- Most loved
- Mexico City
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