A new study by Club Med has revealed the top places in the world for digital nomads.
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 |
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.
