Not all locations are equal when it comes to enjoying the benefits offered by remote working, according to a new study. (Envato Elements pic)
With the proliferation of remote working in the wake of the pandemic, the time might be right to try a “workation” – carrying out your professional activities remotely from a vacation destination.
But not all spots are equal when it comes to the benefits offered by remote working, according to a recent study.
This research was carried out by the online language-learning platform Preply, comparing 74 cities around the world. Ten criteria, divided into three categories (“quality of life,” “climate and environment” and “costs and safety”), were taken into account to draw up a ranking of the best destinations for remote work.
Brisbane in Australia tops the list: thanks to its pleasant subtropical climate, the city offers an ideal environment in which to set down your computer. It also boasts a relatively affordable cost of living, and a culture of technological innovation that is sure to appeal to entrepreneurs.
The Queensland capital is followed by Lisbon, which boasts a mild climate, cosmopolitan atmosphere and reasonable cost of living. In recent years the Portuguese capital has become a veritable European hotspot for digital nomads: in 2022, the city introduced a specific visa for these globetrotting remote workers.
Nicosia and Taipei come next in Preply’s ranking, in third and fourth place, respectively; the Taiwanese capital is the only city in Asia to feature on the list. Conversely, it includes 13 European destinations.
As a point of interest, Kuala Lumpur ranks No. 60, while Bangkok takes the 66th spot and Singapore 48th.
Here are the top 10 cities considered the best for remote work:
Brisbane (Australia)
Lisbon (Portugal)
Nicosia (Cyprus)
Taipei (Taiwan)
Ljubljana (Slovenia)
Helsinki (Finland)
Vienna (Austria)
Auckland (New Zealand)
Ottawa (Canada)
Reykjavík (Iceland)
