These are the top places in the world for digital nomads in 2021

 

With more of us working remotely, the thought of swapping our sofa for sandy beaches is more popular than ever. But where are the best places to visit for those working virtually?

A new study by Club Med has revealed the top places in the world for digital nomads. Club Med analysed the following criteria to assess where in the world is the best place for digital nomads:

• Cost of living - The average monthly costs of day to day living
• Safety - How safe people are, taking into account crime levels
• Average internet speed - How fast the area's internet connection is
• Number of adventurous activities - How many adventurous activities are in the surrounding area
• Number of relaxing activities - How many relaxing activities are in the surrounding area
• Fun score - How "fun" an experience digital nomads can have in the area
• Places to work - The number of cafe's and workplaces in the area

The results are as follows:

Rank	Place	Country	Total Digital Nomad Index Score /320
1	Phuket	Thailand	299
2	Ho Chi Minh City	Vietnam	274
3	Krabi	Thailand	272
4	Colombo	Sri Lanka	238
5	Jimbaran	Indonesia	235
6	Singapore	Singapore	232
7	Kuala Lumpur	Malaysia	224
8	Cancun	Mexico	222
9	Siem Reap	Cambodia	216
10	Canggu	Indonesia	207
11	Ubud	Indonesia	188
12	Male	Maldives	187
13	Playa del Carmen	Mexico	181
14	Rio de Janeiro	Brazil	173
15	Cozumel	Mexico	173
16	Goa	India	169
17	Puerto Vallarta	Mexico	165
18	Palawan	Philippines	162
19	Honolulu	United States	137
20	Ipoh	Malaysia	137