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title: "Slovakia for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/slovakia
description: "Slovakia for remote workers: 2 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Košice (68/100). Slovakia has no digita…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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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.

## Cities in Slovakia, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Košice | 68 | 1793 | 74.4 | St Elisabeth Cathedral; IT outsourcing hub | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/kosice |
| 2 | Bratislava | 66 | 1947 | 63.7 | Vienna an hour away; Old town | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/bratislava |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 1.07 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 77th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 78/100 | 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 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 90 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | freedom of movement |
| UK | 90 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Slovakia yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/bratislava-vs-kosice

## FAQ

### 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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