The Best Cities for Digital Nomads in 2026

Every year we revisit our flagship destination list against fresh cost-of-living, wifi, and safety data. This year's biggest mover: Tbilisi, Georgia, climbing on the back of its 1% tax regime and a visa-free year for most passports.

Chiang Mai and Lisbon remain the two most 'complete' nomad bases — deep community, mature infrastructure, and (in Lisbon's case) a genuine path to EU residency.

Watch Ho Chi Minh City and Medellín for the fastest cost-of-living-to-quality-of-life improvements of any cities we track.