Top-rated cities for remote work based on cost, internet, community, and quality of life.
| # | City | Country | Cost/mo | Score | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Singapore | Singapore | $3500 | 8.6/10 | 9.8/10 |
| # | Lisbon | Portugal | $1950 | 8.5/10 | 9/10 |
| # | Amsterdam | Netherlands | $3030 | 8.4/10 | 8.5/10 |
| # | Barcelona | Spain | $2170 | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 |
| # | Mexico City | Mexico | $1390 | 8.3/10 | 6/10 |
| # | Vienna | Austria | $2200 | 8.3/10 | 9/10 |
| # | Prague | Czech Republic | $1300 | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 |
| # | Tokyo | Japan | $2400 | 8.1/10 | 9.5/10 |
| # | Valencia | Spain | $1600 | 8.1/10 | 8/10 |
| # | Berlin | Germany | $2170 | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| # | Chiang Mai | Thailand | $800 | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| # | Porto | Portugal | $1600 | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| # | Taipei | Taiwan | $1300 | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| # | Madrid | Spain | $2000 | 8/10 | 7.5/10 |
| # | Dubai | UAE | $3270 | 7.9/10 | 9.5/10 |
| # | Medellín | Colombia | $1200 | 7.9/10 | 6.5/10 |
| # | Munich | Germany | $2800 | 7.9/10 | 9/10 |
| # | Bangkok | Thailand | $1000 | 7.8/10 | 7/10 |
| # | Budapest | Hungary | $1200 | 7.8/10 | 8/10 |
| # | Seoul | South Korea | $1800 | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| # | Bali | Indonesia | $1100 | 7.7/10 | 7/10 |
| # | Tallinn | Estonia | $1600 | 7.7/10 | 9/10 |
| # | Buenos Aires | Argentina | $1100 | 7.7/10 | 6/10 |
| # | Tbilisi | Georgia | $900 | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 |
| # | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | $1100 | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 |
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