Albania 15th in the Global Work from Wherever

KAYAK’s first Work from Wherever Index is the ultimate source for those looking to set up a new office away from home temporarily or for a longer period of time. To develop the index, KAYAK closely analyzed 111 countries and ranked each against 22 factors across six categories: travel costs and accessibility; local prices; health & safety; remote working capabilities; social life; and weather. Ultimately, revealing the best countries that are easiest to work from while having a lot of fun in your off-hours.

Albania took 15th position in the global index and climbed quite high among European destinations taking 9th spot. In the big worldwide competition it has overtaken Thailand, Georgia, Estonia, Mexico and many other countries. Albania performs well in such categories as ‘Travel and Local prices’ as it has one of the lowest hotel prices in the world, affordable cost of living and low long and short-term apartment rates. Also, this country offers digital nomad visas for those who are looking to stay there longer.

The top 10 best countries for combining productive working conditions and opportunities for travel adventures according to KAYAK are: 

1. Portugal
2. Spain
3. Romania
4. Mauritius
5. Japan
6. Malta
7. Costa Rica
8. Panama
9. Czech Republic
10. Germany

Portugal was ranked the all-round best country to work remotely from worldwide, scoring high across the board in all categories, including great weather, high abundance of places for going out, low-crime rates, and relatively low cost of living. Portugal also offers a digital nomad visa, and many locals have a high English proficiency that attracts expats. Spain came in 2nd place, largely due to its high quantity of restaurants and cafes per capita, paired with fast internet speed, plenty of co-working spaces and remote visas for freelancers. It also has a buzzing nightlife and is very LGBTQ+ friendly. Romania rounds up the top 3rd place, primarily because it offers very attractive prices when it comes to long-term apartment rentals and local food.