The pandemic has completely changed the way we work: doing it remotely has become not only a necessity due to successive confinements, but the favorite option of many. There were also many people who took advantage of this paradigm shift to move to another country without changing jobs. Those who decided to settle with weapons and luggage across borders, considered several factors, such as the quality of life and the amenities of the destination. A new study by travel site Momondo has revealed the best countries in the world to work remotely, and Portugal tops the list.

To create this index, the platform analyzed 111 states and classified them based on 22 factors, distributed across six categories: cost of travel and accessibility; local prices; health and safety; remote working conditions; social life and of course the weather. The countries where it is easier to combine remote work with leisure in free time were the ones that scored the most in these points.

Portugal ranked as the best country in the world for remote work, with high scores in all categories including climate, social life, low crime rate and relatively affordable cost of living. Our country also offers a visa for digital nomads, and many inhabitants understand and/or speak English at a high level — a strength for immigrants.

Spain came in second, mainly because of the high number of cafes and restaurants per capita, along with fast internet, many co-working spaces and also offering visas for freelancers working remotely. In addition, it has an exuberant nightlife, open to the LGBTQIA+ community. Romania ranks third, standing out for attractive prices for long-term rentals and food. Mauritius, Japan, Malta, Costa Rica, Panama, the Czech Republic and finally Germany follow.

in: nip.pt