Holiday Hotspot Lisbon named top place to be a digital nomad
Holiday Hotspot Lisbon named top place to be a digital nomad in 2022, following a new study
Lisbon, the Portuguese city famous for its colourful ornate buildings, stunning hilltop scenery, and of course Piri-piri chicken, is now to become recognized for being the leader in a digital nomadic lifestyle, according to a new study.
The study by Instant Offices, revealed that Lisbon came top of the charts for those looking for the perfect alternative nomadic work-life balance, closely followed by Bankok in Thailand.
For the perfect nomadic flexible workspace, the key factors keep in mind are affordability, weather, broadband-speed, scenery and transport, all of which Lisbon flourished in.
Key findings:
- 80% of digital nomads prefer to stay in one location for 3-9 months.
- There are 35 million digital nomads worldwide
- Lisbon has more than 7,000 wifi spots
- The average broadband speed in the city is 163mbps
- Lisbon has one of the lowest costs of living in the world
- Flexible workspace as a proportion of the total office market will grow from 5% to almost 13% by 2025.
What is a digital nomad?
A digital nomad is a remote worker who travels and works simultaneously, visiting locations worldwide, working from beaches, coffee shops and coworking spaces. Some digital nomads only travel for a few months, and others do it for years. Research suggests that 80% of digital nomads prefer to stay in one location for 3-9 months.
The perfect nomadic work-life culture
With its idyllic weather (topped the best in Europe to be precise), incredibly friendly and inviting atmosphere from locals and tourists alike, and stunning scenery, there is little not to love about Lisbon. In between working, you can explore some of the best beaches in Europe, beautiful coves, delectable food, hilltop hideaways and trendy bars, while feeling safe in the knowledge work tomorrow can be stress free with a solid wifi connection.
However, Lisbon wasn’t the only place perfect for a nomadic working life. Over half of the cities analysed by Instant Offices in the top 60 were in Asia! Cities like Bankok, Seoul, Kuala Lumpar, Hong Kong and Singapore offer inspiring scenery and travel experiences, stellar connectivity, and very low costs of living. Bankok alone offers an average AirBnb of £27 per night.
Top things to see and do while visiting Lisbon!
- Visit Convento do Carmo- dubbed Lisbon’s loveliest church
- Take a tram ride to the top of the city and take in the dramatic sights
- Try a famous Portuguese custard tart (pastel de nata)
- If sweet treats are not your thing, sample a portion of authentic Portuguese sardines, or peri-peri chicken!
- Explore Jardim Botanicao, Lisbon’s botanical garden that spans across 10 acres
- Marvel at the view of the panoramic viewing experience that is Panoramico de Monsanto
- Relax after a long day of work or play, at Praia de Carcavelos.
- Party the night away in the trendy Bairro Alto district.
Spotlight on Asia
Bustling metropolises across Central, East, South, Southeast and Western Asia are perfect for digital nomads who want to explore some of the world’s most iconic business centres and enjoy a continent full of exciting travel opportunities and sights. Demand for flexible office space in places like Singapore and Hong Kong is high as more people look to new ways of using workspace, meaning you can easily find creative coworking spaces, meeting rooms and serviced offices to work from as you travel.
Connectivity is also second to none. Singapore boasts the fastest average broadband speed in this ranking, at 256 Mbps, while Jakarta has more than 97,000 wi-fi hotspots across the city.
