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The best cities for solo travelers
Solo nomads weigh different dimensions than families: coworking density, nightlife, English-friendliness, and safe walkability matter more than schools or family rent. These ten rank highest on our solo composite score.
the ranking
- 01
Taipei, taiwan8.85 /10·~$1,130~$1,130250mb36°C8.2 nomad8.85/10 - 02
Osaka, japan8.82 /10·$1,044$1,044250mb22°C8.4 nomad8.82/10 - 03
Tokyo, japan8.76 /10·$1,192$1,192300mb26°C8.2 nomad8.76/10 - 04
Seoul, south korea8.57 /10·$1,111$1,111280mb23°C7.9 nomad8.57/10 - 05
Kuala Lumpur, malaysia8.54 /10·~$869~$869180mb32°C7.6 nomad8.54/10 - 06
Kyoto, japan8.53 /10·$1,011$1,011250mb26°C8.3 nomad8.53/10 - 07
Yokohama, japan8.47 /10·$1,023$1,023250mb27°C8.1 nomad8.47/10 - 08
Amsterdam, netherlands8.45 /10·~$1,606~$1,606200mb16°C8.1 nomad8.45/10 - 09
Hualien, taiwan8.39 /10·~$956~$956220mb31°C8.3 nomad8.39/10 - 10
Fukuoka, japan8.36 /10·$985$985250mb27°C8.3 nomad8.36/10
frequently asked
Quick answers.
- What city is best for a solo female digital nomad?
- Lisbon, Vienna and Tokyo combine high female-safety scores with strong English-speaking communities and active coworking scenes.
- Where do solo nomads find community most easily?
- Lisbon, Chiang Mai, Bali and Mexico City have the most active nomad communities, weekly meetups, coworking events, established WhatsApp/Slack groups.
- Is solo travel safer in Europe than Asia?
- On Global Peace Index numbers, yes, Europe averages safer. But anecdotally, Tokyo and Singapore feel as safe as anywhere in Europe.
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