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Best Countries for Digital Nomads

Where should you work remotely next? We score 95 countries on what matters most to digital nomads: fast internet, affordable cost of living, visa accessibility, and quality of life. Rankings are powered by 15 institutional data sources, not opinions.

📡Infrastructure🌴Lifestyle💰Cost of Living🛡️Safety

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Top 10 Countries

Ranked using persona-optimized weights across 7 dimensions. Scores reflect 15 institutional data sources.

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Netherlands

Western Europe

InfrastructureEducationHealthcare

Portugal

Southern Europe

SafetyHealthcareLifestyle

Malaysia

Southeast Asia

SafetyInfrastructureHealthcare

Spain

Southern Europe

HealthcareInfrastructureEducation

Singapore

Southeast Asia

InfrastructureCareer & EconomyEducation

Malta

Southern Europe

LifestyleSafetyHealthcare

Denmark

Northern Europe

HealthcareEducationInfrastructure

Australia

Oceania

EducationInfrastructureHealthcare

Austria

Central Europe

SafetyHealthcareInfrastructure

Ireland

Western Europe

SafetyEducationCareer & Economy

58.97

Score

~$2,950/mo

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How We Score

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Infrastructure

100%

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Lifestyle

90%

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Cost of Living

80%

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Safety

60%

Full methodology with data sources →

#1 Pick for Digital Nomads

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Netherlands

Western Europe

62.99

Overall Score

$2,750

Est. Monthly Cost

Netherlands excels in your top priority (infrastructure) with a score of 98, backed by strong lifestyle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you rank countries for digital nomads?

We weight internet infrastructure (100), lifestyle & visa access (90), cost of living (80), and safety (60) using data from ITU, World Bank, and the Global Peace Index. Education and career are deprioritized since nomads typically work remotely.

Do you factor in digital nomad visas?

Yes. Countries offering dedicated nomad visas (like Portugal, Spain, Thailand, and Estonia) receive a 15% score boost in the lifestyle dimension. Set your citizenship in the onboarding quiz for personalized visa calculations.

What internet speed counts as good enough?

Our infrastructure score combines broadband penetration, mobile coverage, and average download speeds from ITU data. Countries scoring above 70 typically offer 50+ Mbps average speeds suitable for video calls and cloud work.