Athens Among Top 10 Digital Nomad Cities in Europe

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Athens secures its spot among the top cities for digital nomads, as revealed by a recent ranking from digital PR agency Reboot Online.”

In crafting a list of prime destinations for aspiring digital nomads in and around Europe, the agency meticulously considered various factors such as the average nightly cost of an Airbnb, internet speed, safety measures, public transportation availability, and the average expenses for dining out and enjoying local beverages.

According to the findings, the Greek capital ranked tenth overall for those living in Europe, looking for a change of scenery while still being able to conduct work in their home time zone.

“Ranking tenth in the overall index of countries in/near Europe, Athens, could be set to see an influx of European digital nomads seeking a different way of life,” researchers said.

Scoring 5.59/10 overall, Athens offers nomads an average nightly Airbnb cost of 105.48 euros, excellent public transport (98.7 percent of population living close to transport services), and a moderate cost of living (55.9/100). Athens also features an array of activities from festivals and vibrant night life to interesting museums. The Greek city has been acknowledged as one of top destinations for science and art trips.

Madrid and Barcelona place consecutively in first and second positions, with the Spanish cities scoring 6.96/10 and 6.58 respectively.

“With Spain’s digital nomad visa allowing people of various residencies to stay in the country for up to a year, both could be good options for those wanting to learn about the Spanish culture and way of life,” researchers said.

Lisbon and Porto both also rank highly for prospective digital nomads with a score of 6.34 and 6.22/10 respectively, due to both being “extremely safe and having excellent public transport access”.

Berlin ranks fifth top city for digital nomads and is followed by Rome, Istanbul, Valencia, Lyon and Athens.

Photo source: This is Athens

According to the research, Google search trends for “digital nomad” in the UK have increased 43 percent over the last month.

“For many young people pursuing careers that are based online, (such as freelancing, entrepreneurship, or content creation), the appeal to live in warmer climates and chase lower cost of living is more prevalent than ever before,” the study’s researchers said.