São Paulo Ranks Eighth in a New Digital Nomad City Index
Seoul leads, Japan takes four of the top ten, and São Paulo is the only Latin American entry. Who compiled it is worth knowing before you quote it. The post São Paulo Ranks Eighth in a New Digital Nomad City Index appeared first on The Rio Times .
A new digital nomad city ranking reveals São Paulo securing the eighth position out of 104 global cities. This South American metropolis is the sole representative from Latin America in the top ten. The ranking, reported by Euronews on August 17, 2026, places Seoul first with 73.60 points, followed by Tokyo and Hanoi. Four Japanese cities make up the top ten, while Europe contributes only Barcelona and Madrid.
São Paulo scores 66.67 points, identical to Madrid, which ranks seventh. The study, conducted by a Japanese VPN comparison website, takes into account coworking-space density, entertainment venues, cultural institutions, national internet speeds, local prices, and comfortable working days. No weightings are disclosed, making it unclear how each factor contributes to the overall score.
Despite its impressive ranking, the ranking does not consider important factors such as commuting time, safety, and visa access, which may be decisive for digital nomads.
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