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Slovakia for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)
Slovakia has 2 cities in the dataset. Košice scores highest under balanced weights at 68/100. Slovakia has no digital-nomad visa.
Dataset 2026.10.7. How scoring works.
Cities in Slovakia, ranked
Balanced weights, every factor equal. Open a city for the full breakdown with sources, or rank them with your own weights.
| # | City | Score | Cost/mo | Internet | Comfortable months | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Košice Slovakia's eastern capital with a Gothic core and IT jobs | 68 | $1,793 | 74.4 Mbps | 5/12 | St Elisabeth Cathedral · IT outsourcing hub |
| 2 | Bratislava Small Danube capital next door to Vienna | 66 | $1,947 | 63.7 Mbps | 5/12 | Vienna an hour away · Old town |
* national estimate
National figures shared by every city
These come from country-level sources and apply to every city in Slovakia; city pages add the local numbers.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.07 per 100,000 people | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 77 (percentile, World Bank WGI) | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 78 (WHO UHC index, 0–100) | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 74.5 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.88 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | high | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
| Starlink | available | Starlink availability map, 2026-10 |
Visas and entry
What three common passports get at the border, from the passport index. Pick your own passport on the ranker for the full picture.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| US passport | 90 days visa-free |
| EU passport | freedom of movement |
| UK passport | 90 days visa-free |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Slovakia good for digital nomads?
- Košice scores 68/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 211 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Slovakia's 2 cities average 67.4/100. Strongest factors in Košice: getting there & around and internet; weakest: cost of living.
- What is the cheapest city in Slovakia for a remote worker?
- Košice, at about $1,793 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Bratislava is the most expensive city-priced option at $1,947.
- Does Slovakia have a digital nomad visa?
- Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.
- How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Slovakia without a visa?
- US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): freedom of movement. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.
- Which city in Slovakia has the fastest internet?
- Košice, with a measured median download of 74.4 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.
- How safe is Slovakia?
- Slovakia records 1.07 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 77th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.
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