Pandemic to pleasure: Top 10 cities in the world for remote working

SUMMARY

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted business processes across the world and kicked off the remote working trend.

By CNBCTV18.comJul 6, 2021 12:55:27 PM IST (Published)

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted business processes across the world and kicked off the remote working trend. Working from home has allowed professionals to work from their native towns. However, not every city has a good remote working infrastructure. Besides, professionals also consider factors like safety, health care, culture, and leisure activities before zeroing in on a city for remote working. Nestpick, the on-demand housing platform, has come up with an index of the best cities in the world for remote working. Here is a look at them:

10# Berlin: Famous for its cultural flair, Berlin is cosmopolitan, hospitable, and safe. The city has several places for leisure activities and provides a good remote working infrastructure.

9# Montreal: Montreal is often hailed as the epicentre of Canada's art and culture. The city is immigrant-friendly and has the lowest rents of all the major cities in Canada. There is no language barrier as the majority speaks English.

8# Glasgow: Famed for its Victorian architecture, Glasgow has a low crime rate and living here is cheaper than most major cities around the world. Meanwhile, the West End part of the city also provides a posh neighbourhood to the city residents. (Representative image: Reuters)

7# Singapore: A sunny and tropical island, Singapore is a financial powerhouse. The streets are clean and green here and the country has one of the most stable economies in the world. The city-nation has a lot of shopping malls, parks, and other places for leisure time activities.

6# Tokyo: From ultramodern buildings to traditional structures, Tokyo offers everything. It is one of the largest metropolitans in the world with more than 36 million people. The crime rate in Tokyo is low and the infrastructure is top class.

5# London: The capital city of England, London has a history spanning nearly two millennia. Most of the city's locations are iconic and provide a peek into its rich culture. The city has all the amenities required for a pleasant remote working experience.

4# Tallinn: The capital and most populous city of Estonia, Tallinn is a cultural hub. It is a safe and relatively budget-friendly destination in Europe. The city is also famous for its nightlife.

3# Sydney: One of the largest Australian cities, Sydney is cosmopolitan and has superb beaches. The city also has some amazing food joints and entertainment centres.

2# Dubai: Dubai is one of the wealthiest of the seven emirates that constitute the UAE. It has a really low crime rate. The city offers several places for luxury shopping and has lively nightlife.

1# Melbourne, Australia:The coastal city of Melbourne scored the highest on liveability factors such as safety, health care, culture, leisure activities, and remote working infrastructure. From stadiums to clubs, malls to museums, the city offers a lot of leisure-time options to people.