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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

  1. 01
    Osaka, Japan
    Osaka, japan
    9.08 /10·$1,044
  2. 02
    Tokyo, Japan
    Tokyo, japan
    9.01 /10·$1,192
  3. 03
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Taipei, taiwan
    8.93 /10·~$1,130
  4. 04
    Kyoto, Japan
    Kyoto, japan
    8.75 /10·$1,011
  5. 05
    Seoul, South Korea
    Seoul, south korea
    8.69 /10·$1,111
  6. 06
    Yokohama, Japan
    Yokohama, japan
    8.69 /10·$1,023
  7. 07
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Kuala Lumpur, malaysia
    8.59 /10·~$869
  8. 08
    Fukuoka, Japan
    Fukuoka, japan
    8.57 /10·$985
  9. 09
    Sapporo, Japan
    Sapporo, japan
    8.47 /10·$909
  10. 10
    Hakone, Japan
    Hakone, japan
    8.44 /10·~$868
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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 the country-level safety indicator, Europe averages safer. But Tokyo and Singapore also perform strongly in day-to-day experience.

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