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Home Brother 2. Business Solutions 3. Hybrid working 4. European remote worker index The best, worst, and cheapest locations in Europe to work remotely The pandemic made us adapt our way of life, including how we work. Many businesses realised that 100% remote work is doable and results in happier, more productive employees. This has opened up possibilities we didn't have before - not just working from home but from anywhere in the world. With more people embracing remote working abroad, we have determined the best, worst, and cheapest locations in Europe to work remotely. We analysed factors like Wi-Fi speed, cost of an apartment, cost of electricity, safety within the country, and general cost of living. We then used a weighted rank to determine an overall remote worker score out of 100. Infographic of the top ten best European cities for remote working Infographic of the top ten best European cities for remote working The best European cities for remote workers 1. Luxembourg Nestled between Belgium, France, and Germany, Luxembourg's capital city has been ranked the best city in Europe for remote working. When considering the most sought-after elements for remote workers, Luxembourg City scored 68/100 - the highest score of all the cities. Luxembourg City has a 6% higher remote working suitability score than the second-best city, Olomouc. It also ranks ranked highly in other metrics, with an impressive Quality of Life score of 192.9, a Health Care Index score of 75, and a Happiness Index score of 7.23. 2. Olomouc Located in the Czech Republic, Olomouc is a close second in the Remote Worker Index - boasting an overall score of 64.27. The cost of a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre would only set you back PS350.25, and Wi-Fi costs PS15.56. Olomouc scored 163.6 in the Quality of Life Index, 73.4 in the Safety Index and 6.85 in the Happiness Index. 3. Rotterdam Rotterdam, a city in the Netherlands, ranks third in our European Remote Worker Index, scoring 63.88 out of 100. The city scored 196.7 in the Quality of Life Index and 72.7 in the Safety Index. A meal and a beer would only cost PS11.52 on average. The Netherlands has also been named one of the happiest countries, so it may come as no surprise that Rotterdam scored 7.2 out of 10 on the Happiness Index. 4. Aalborg Coming in fourth with a score of 63.84 is Aalborg - a city in Denmark regarded as a vibrant cultural hotspot. A one-way ticket on local transport would only cost PS2.76, with a meal and beer totalling PS17.64. On average, electricity, heating and water would cost PS169.27. The city also ranked highly in other metrics; it has a Quality of Life Index score of 194.7, a Health Care Index score of 79.2 and a Happiness Index score of 7.59. 5. Reykjavik The capital of Iceland, Reykjavik, is another popular choice among remote workers. This city has an overall score of 63.72, taking fifth place in the European Remote Worker Index. A one-way ticket on local transport would only cost PS3.26, and a meal and a beer would cost PS16.60 and PS2.56. The city scored 187.5 in the Quality of Life Index, 75.1 in the Safety Index and 7.53 in the Happiness Index. Although it ranks highly in everything else, a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre would cost a whopping PS1,175.88 per month. Some cities have ranked poorly against these factors, making them less desirable for remote workers or those wanting to become digital nomads. Infographic of the top ten worst European cities for remote working Infographic of the top ten worst European cities for remote working The worst European cities for remote working 1. Athens, Greece Despite being known for its rich history and cultural significance, Athens is the worst European city for remote workers, scoring 50.34 out of 100. Greece's capital is among the top 15 lowest-ranking European cities in the Safety Index, scoring 53 - 20% lower than Luxembourg, the highest-ranking city. Athens has a Quality of Life Index score of 128.6, a Health Care Index score of 57.5, and a Happiness Index score of 5.93. 2. Thessaloniki, Greece Thessaloniki, the second-largest city in Greece, is the second-worst city in Europe for remote workers based on our metrics. Local transport links are relatively cheap, coming in at 86p for a one-way ticket. Thessaloniki has a Quality of Life Index score of 128.6 and a Safety Index score of 53. 3. Belgrade, Serbia Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, ranks as the third-worst European city for remote work, with a score of 51.94. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre would cost PS655.84 per month, and basic electricity, heating and water would come to PS130.10 altogether. Belgrade scored 117.4 in the Quality of Life Index, 61.8 in the Safety Index, and 6.14 in the Happiness Index. 4. Patras, Greece Patras, a city in Greece, takes fourth place with a score of 52.33 out of 100. The city has a Quality of Life Index score of 128.6, a Safety Index score of 53, and a Happiness Index score of 5.93. 5. Limassol, Cyprus Limassol, a coastal city in Cyprus, ranks as the fifth-worst city for remote working. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre would set you back PS1,336.02 per month, with basic bills totalling PS189.83. The city has a Quality of Life Index score of 146.5, a Safety Index score of 67.4, and a Happiness Index score of 6.13. Infographic of the happiest European countries for remote working Infographic of the happiest European countries for remote working Happiest European countries for remote working We have also produced a weighted rank of countries based on their happiness. We used three metrics: Quality of Life (40%), Happiness Index (40%), and Safety Index (20%). 1. Finland Finland consistently ranks highly in global happiness and quality of life indices. While happiness is a complex and multifaceted concept, Finland comes out on top in our weighted rank, scoring 93.4 out of 100. The country boasts a score of 190.5 in the Quality of Life Index, 73.2 in the Safety Index, and 7.8 in the Happiness Index, making it a fantastic option for those looking to work there. 2. Denmark The second-happiest country for remote work is Denmark, scoring 91.8 out of 100. Its Quality of Life score is 194.7, its Safety Index score is 73.4, and its Happiness Index score is 7.59 out of 10. 3. Netherlands The Netherlands is our third-happiest country, with a weighted score of 89.2 out of 100. It has the highest overall score in the Quality of Life Index at 196.7 but scored lower in the Safety Index at 72.7 and the Happiness Index at 7.4. 4. Iceland Iceland ranks fourth, scoring 89.1 out of 100. It scored 187.5 in the Quality of Life Index, 75.1 in the Safety Index and 7.53 in the Happiness Index. 5. Switzerland Switzerland comes in fifth with a score of 87.7 out of 100. It has a Quality of Life score of 193.6, a Safety Index score of 76.4, and a Happiness Index score of 7.24. Infographic of the top ten cheapest European cities for remote workingInfographic of the top ten cheapest European cities for remote working Cheapest European cities for remote working 1. Tuzla Located in northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tuzla is named the cheapest location to live as a remote worker, scoring an impressive 76.29 out of 100. A meal in this European city would only cost PS3.52! A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre would cost PS177.25 per month and PS134.48 outside the city centre. For an 85m2 apartment, basic bills like electricity, heating, cooling, water and garbage would cost PS132.39 per month, and Wi-Fi would cost PS16.50. 2. Oradea Oradea, a city in northwestern Romania, is another affordable location to work from, scoring 72.93 out of 100. Accommodation costs between PS175.17 and PS259.87 per month, depending on whether you fancy staying in the city centre or just outside. In your new home, utility bills would only add another PS92.42 to your total cost, and a meal in the city would only cost PS6.10! 3. Craiova Situated in southwestern Romania, Craiova is our third-cheapest European city for remote working, scoring 70.60 out of 100. Eating out in Craiova would only cost PS4.33 - perfect for sampling the local cuisine! A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre would set you back PS259.87 per month. If you wanted something even cheaper, you could opt for a one-bedroom apartment outside the city for PS181.73 per month, with basic bills totalling PS146.30. 4. Plovdiv Plovdiv in Bulgaria is our fourth-cheapest European city, scoring 66.60 out of 100. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre would cost PS272.17 per month or PS197.01 outside the city. Basic bills would total PS65.39, and internet would be PS10.66. A meal out would cost PS6.61! 5. Iasi Iasi, another city in northeastern Romania, scores 65.21 and ranks fifth in our European Remote Worker Index. A meal in this city would only cost PS6.05. A one-bedroom apartment in the city would be PS310.71 per month; it would be PS197.01 outside the city. Your basic bills in Iasi would come to PS6.43 - perfect for Zoom calls. Infographic of the top ten most expensive European cities for remote workingInfographic of the top ten most expensive European cities for remote working Top five most expensive European cities for remote working 1. Zurich The largest city in Switzerland, Zurich ranks as the most expensive city for remote working, scoring 13.54. A meal in this city would cost PS22.29 on average. Regarding living costs, a city centre apartment would set you back PS2,197.73, utility bills come to PS255.65, and internet costs are PS50.22. 2. London The capital city of England, London, is the second most expensive city for remote working - with a score of 14.56. A meal in an inexpensive restaurant would cost PS20. A one-bedroom apartment would cost PS2,082.94, whilst utility bills would cost you PS316.37 and internet costs PS32.25. 3. Lausanne Another city in Switzerland makes the top three, Lausanne, which scores 15.01 in the study. A meal out would cost PS22.32. A one-bedroom apartment would set you back PS1,430.40, and the bills would cost PS264.58 (utility) and PS47.55 (internet). 4. Geneva Five cities in Switzerland made the study, and Geneva took fourth place with a score of 15.56. A meal out would cost PS23.23. When it comes to living costs, a one-bedroom apartment would cost PS1,844.64, utility bills cost PS181.23, and internet costs PS49.05. 5. Dublin Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, makes the top five - with a score of 16.39. A meal in Dublin would cost you PS17.08 on average. If you wanted to move here, a one-bedroom apartment would cost PS1,659.69, utility bills come to PS212.10, and internet costs PS44.07. Methodology * Cost of Living - Numbeo * Price Index - Numbeo * QoL index - Numbeo * Costs (GBP main index) - Numbeo * Happiness Index - The Global Economy * Cost of Living - The Global Economy * Inflation - The Global Economy * Voice and Accountability - The Global Economy * Political Stability - The Global Economy Caveats We excluded Albania, Belarus, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, and Ukraine because of problematic inputs due to political and cultural volatility. We didn't include visas as a metric; when the data was pulled, only 15 European countries offered a true digital nomad visa. It is up to the person travelling to be up to date on the details of the country they're travelling to. 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