# The best cities for remote workers

> Ranked on cost against a foreign salary, broadband speed, English usability, safety and climate — recalculated from live data, not a hand-written list.

- **Source:** https://cost-of-life.com/guides/best-cities-for-remote-workers
- **This is a calculation, not an editorial list.** Every city is scored 0-100 on ten dimensions and ranked on a weighted average.
- **Optimised for:** Money left over on a $96,000 salary; Broadband speed; English proficiency; Safety; Climate and beach access

| # | City | Country | Match | Monthly cost (USD) | Left over (USD) |
| ---: | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 1 | Singapore | Singapore | 85% | $3,676 | $3,779 |
| 2 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 84% | $3,417 | $4,583 |
| 3 | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 81% | $2,960 | $5,040 |
| 4 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong SAR | 80% | $3,435 | $3,443 |
| 5 | Stockholm | Sweden | 80% | $2,723 | $2,232 |
| 6 | Copenhagen | Denmark | 79% | $3,274 | $1,363 |
| 7 | Seattle | United States | 77% | $4,162 | $2,179 |
| 8 | Barcelona | Spain | 77% | $2,519 | $2,614 |
| 9 | Doha | Qatar | 77% | $2,777 | $5,223 |
| 10 | Valencia | Spain | 76% | $1,912 | $3,221 |
| 11 | Tel Aviv | Israel | 75% | $3,626 | $1,758 |
| 12 | Lisbon | Portugal | 75% | $2,416 | $2,001 |
| 13 | Toronto | Canada | 75% | $3,435 | $2,327 |
| 14 | Vancouver | Canada | 75% | $3,541 | $2,327 |
| 15 | Tallinn | Estonia | 74% | $1,840 | $4,433 |

Change the weights and the order changes: https://cost-of-life.com/where-should-i-live