Best Cities for Digital Nomads in 2026 (Ranked by Real Nomads)

We asked remote workers and Local Friends on Roavi who actually live in these cities to rank them honestly.

The Rankings

1. Medellín, Colombia — Perfect weather, $1,200-1,800/month, fast coworking internet, massive expat community.

2. Buenos Aires, Argentina — Absurdly cheap for dollar earners. World-class food and culture. Café culture perfect for laptop work.

3. Mexico City, Mexico — Enormous variety. Roma Norte and Condesa are nomad heaven. Direct flights everywhere.

4. Lisbon, Portugal — EU timezone, NHR tax benefits, surf culture. Getting expensive though.

5. Bangkok, Thailand — Cheapest comfortable option. $1-3 meals. Coworking on every block.

6. Santo Domingo, DR — Emerging. Underpriced, Caribbean vibes, growing coworking scene, direct US flights.

The Local Friend Factor

The difference between "I visited" and "I understand" a city is usually a local connection. A Local Friend helps you find an apartment, navigate SIM cards, find the right coworking space, and build a social life beyond the expat bubble.

Browse Local Friends in digital nomad cities on Roavi.