Work while on vacation. The dream of many has come true in recent months, when the health crisis has made teleworking possible. In fact, for many, the feeling of not setting foot in the office is so gratifying that they don't plan to go back to the routine.
It is to them and they to whom we speak, to those who have just taken out the passport of 'digital nomad’ but they still don't know with what seal to release it: from the vacation rental search engine Holidu they have created a new Work Index in which they classify the best world cities to telecommute and have fun.
“We have developed the index by analyzing a series of factors that all remote workers with the desire to travel consider important , and then we've identified the world's cities that rank highest on these factors. This includes the monthly cost of an apartment of a room, the number of things to do rated four stars or more on Google, the cost of drinks after work, the average hours of sunshine and, most importantly, the wifi speed ”, they explain from the platform. Here are their five winners.
Do you think that you have seen everything?
- BANGKOK
The eternally colorful and bustling capital of Thailand has grabbed the top spot for several reasons: “ The cost of living is one of the most affordable in the world : Although accommodation is expensive, a decent meal costs almost nothing. Other points in favor are that most people in Bangkok speak English and that the Asian investment boom has made many multinational companies relocate to Bangkok , which means that the city now offers high-quality facilities to international entrepreneurs and business people”, they explain from Holidu.
In addition, although the internet speed is not the fastest in the world (the average is 28 Mbps), in Bangkok there are more than 450,000 free wifi points , and in spare time there is much to do: visit hundreds of centuries-old palaces, visit shopping centers with first-line boutiques, lose yourself in its delicious floating markets, street markets and even located on top of the train tracks!
two. NEW DELHI
Although it is true that it is not a city for everyone, New Dehli is indeed a city like few others in the world. Steeped in history, yet brimming with modern life, colorful Delhi is one of the most curious, crazy and addictive of India, with thousands of wonders to explore around every corner.
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“Regarding the accommodation, New Delhi is one of the cheapest capitals in the world , with an average of 208 euros for a one-bedroom apartment per month. It also hosts 165 co-working spaces , which offer workers the opportunity to meet other people with similar ideas", they explain from Holidu. The wifi, yes, goes to a 12Mbps average speed -in Spain it is 126-, so you will have to find a good connection to telework with certain guarantees.
3. LISBON
Our beloved Lisbon: how many times have we dreamed of living in it! Now is surely the time: “Lisbon is many things: home to delicious pastel de nata, great cheap wine and a buzz of energy as the sounds of fado fill the streets. The city also offers teleworkers a easy access to many beaches just outside, perfect for an early morning or late afternoon dip, with taxis that cost only the equivalent of 0.40 euros per kilometer”.
4. BARCELONA
Visiting vibrant Barcelona is always a good idea; staying to live in it is an even greater joy. Digital nomads will love it for having the second largest number of co-working spaces in Europe , after London and an impressive internet speed considering its population of more than five million inhabitants, with a 37Mbps average . To talk about its endless opportunities for culture and leisure, yes, we would need another entire article.
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5. BUENOS AIRES
The inexhaustible Argentine capital, always in reinvention, "It houses more than 280 theaters, so it's no wonder it ranks so well in the 'things to do' category," they say from Holidu.
“Buenos Aires is also a great option for teleworkers looking for a cheap accommodation , since the monthly average for a one-bedroom apartment is 260 euros. The coffee is also an absolute bargain , with an average of 1.3 euros for a cappuccino", culminate from the search engine.
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