With the advantages of affordable living costs, strong Wi-Fi speed, friendly people, Hoi An is the best city for those who like to work remotely (digital nomads). Not only Hoi An, Vietnam has another representative, Da Nang city, ranked 4th in the 10 best destinations for digital nomads in 2024.
The famous travel magazine Travel + Leisure Asia edition on May 28 listed the 10 best destinations for digital nomads in 2024 by Freaking Nomads - an online company specializing in digital nomad trends.
Accordingly, Hoi An city (Vietnam), Delhi (India) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) took the top three spots in the rankings, closely followed by Da Nang (Vietnam) and Mumbai (India).
After the Covid-19 pandemic, remote working has become increasingly popular, with more and more people looking for remote destinations to combine travel and work.
According to WFH Research, a company that tracks remote work trends, 12.7% of full-time American workers will work remotely by 2023. That number is expected to increase to 22% by 2025.
Freaking Nomads conducted the survey based on scoring (on a scale of 100) on the following factors: Ease of getting a remote work visa for digital nomads; Cost of living index compared to New York City (NYC); Housing rent index compared to NYC; Goods index compared to NYC; Restaurant price index compared to NYC; Local purchasing power compared to NYC; Number of co-working spaces per 1,00,000 residents (approximately 2019); Average mobile data speed Mbps; Average broadband speed Mbps.
Based on these factors, the Vietnamese city of Hoi An ranked first with an overall score of 73.94/100. Hailed as a hidden gem on the Vietnamese coast, Hoi An ranked third for cost of living with a score of 85.48/100 and 34th for visa accessibility with a score of 77.78/100.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hoi An boasts well-preserved centuries-old buildings and winding streets lit with colorful lanterns that create a magical atmosphere. Hoi An’s quaint charm will appeal to digital nomads looking to change their workspace in a unique corner of the world.
In this list, Danang city Vietnam ranked 4th with a total score of 71.32/100. The bustling central metropolis ranked 10th for cost of living with 80.72 points and 34th for visa accessibility with 77.84 points.
Da Nang is famous for its dazzling coastlines and outstanding natural beauty, and breathtaking landmarks like the Marble Mountains inspire digital nomads.
With diverse cultures and iconic tourist attractions, Delhi and Mumbai are two of the most populous cities in India, welcoming remote workers from all over the world at 2nd and 5th place respectively.
While Argentina's Buenos Aires holds the sixth spot, closely followed by Thailand's Bangkok in seventh, Spain features prominently in the top 10 with two cities: Santa Cruz de Tenerife and La Palmas, ranked eighth and tenth respectively.
Offering a diverse landscape for artists and architecture enthusiasts, Romania's Bucharest comes in at number 9.
“Cities like Hoi An, Delhi and Kuala Lumpur are ideal, accessible and affordable locations. Their internet connectivity and co-working spaces also provide the infrastructure that allows digital nomads to thrive,” Freaking Nomads co-founder Irene Wang told Travel+Leisure.
“Although it may seem daunting at first, living a digital nomad lifestyle gives people the freedom to forge their own path and enrich their lives with cultures they may never have experienced before,” added Irene Wang.
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