Top 10 warm-winter cities for digital nomads

The full Top 10

#	City	Coldest of Dec–Feb	Score	Monthly cost	Climate
1	Brisbane Australia	76°F	70.6	$2,758	92
2	Perth Australia	70°F	70.2	$2,808	100
3	Buenos Aires Argentina	74°F	68.5	$973	67
4	Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay	74°F	68.5	$1,239	67
5	Sydney Australia	71°F	68.5	$3,538	83
6	Honolulu United States	73°F	68.1	$3,329	100
7	Montevideo Uruguay	71°F	66.3	$1,555	58
8	Miami United States	70°F	66.2	$3,425	67
9	Fort Lauderdale United States	70°F	66	$3,425	67
10	Melbourne Australia	65°F	65.8	$2,820	50

* country-level cost estimate. Lists ranked by overall score put cities with a city-level price first; country-wide estimates only fill a list with fewer than ten. Scores are 0–100 under balanced weights; open a city for every number and its source.

What the data says

These 10 cities are the best of 471 that qualify, with balanced scores from 66 to 71. The 10 with a city-level price run from $973 to $3,538 a month for one person. They span Oceania, Latin America and North America; 3 of the 10 are in countries with a digital-nomad visa.

The ten, one by one

1. 1. Brisbane

   Brisbane, Australia: Subtropical, growing and gearing up for 2032. It scores 71/100 under balanced weights, best for quality of life and air quality and weakest on cost of living. About $2,758 a month for one person including rent, 41.8 Mbps measured download and 11 of 12 comfortable months.

2. 2. Perth

   Perth, Australia: Isolated, sunny and laid-back. It scores 70/100 under balanced weights, best for climate and quality of life and weakest on cost of living. About $2,808 a month for one person including rent, 39.2 Mbps measured download and 12 of 12 comfortable months.

3. 3. Buenos Aires

   Buenos Aires, Argentina: European grandeur at Latin American prices. It scores 69/100 under balanced weights, best for air quality and quality of life and weakest on getting there & around. About $973 a month for one person including rent, 16.3 Mbps measured download, the Digital nomad transitory residence and 8 of 12 comfortable months.

4. 4. Colonia del Sacramento

   Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay: UNESCO cobblestone town across the river from Buenos Aires. It scores 69/100 under balanced weights, best for air quality and internet and weakest on getting there & around. About $1,239 a month for one person including rent, 82.7 Mbps measured download, the Digital nomad permit (Hoja de Identidad Provisoria) and 8 of 12 comfortable months.

5. 5. Sydney

   Sydney, Australia: Harbour city with beaches in the suburbs. It scores 69/100 under balanced weights, best for quality of life and air quality and weakest on cost of living. About $3,538 a month for one person including rent, 44.2 Mbps measured download and 10 of 12 comfortable months.

6. 6. Honolulu

   Honolulu, United States: Island living with US infrastructure. It scores 68/100 under balanced weights, best for climate and air quality and weakest on cost of living. About $3,329 a month for one person including rent, 65.1 Mbps measured download and 12 of 12 comfortable months.

7. 7. Montevideo

   Montevideo, Uruguay: Calm, safe and quietly progressive. It scores 66/100 under balanced weights, best for internet and air quality and weakest on getting there & around. About $1,555 a month for one person including rent, 87.1 Mbps measured download, the Digital nomad permit (Hoja de Identidad Provisoria) and 7 of 12 comfortable months.

8. 8. Miami

   Miami, United States: Latin gateway with beaches and a crypto scene. It scores 66/100 under balanced weights, best for air quality and quality of life and weakest on cost of living. About $3,425 a month for one person including rent, 74.8 Mbps measured download and 8 of 12 comfortable months.

9. 9. Fort Lauderdale

   Fort Lauderdale, United States: Beach-and-canal city with Brightline trains and a budget-flight airport. It scores 66/100 under balanced weights, best for air quality and quality of life and weakest on cost of living. About $3,425 a month for one person including rent, 85 Mbps measured download and 8 of 12 comfortable months.

10. 10. Melbourne

    Melbourne, Australia: Coffee, culture and trams. It scores 66/100 under balanced weights, best for quality of life and air quality and weakest on cost of living. About $2,820 a month for one person including rent, 42.9 Mbps measured download and 6 of 12 comfortable months.

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