Lima (Peru), Hanoi (Vietnam), and Cusco (Peru) top the list of cities where it is most difficult to maintain healthy lifestyle habits for those working remotely, according to the "Holafly Plans 2026 Wellbeing Index," prepared by the mobile phone and internet company after analyzing 25 major international hubs for digital nomads.
The study, which is based on information from the World Health Organization (WHO), the consulting firm Mercer, and Google Maps, weighs factors such as noise pollution, available sunlight hours, the presence of green spaces, accessibility to the healthcare system, and the cost of maintaining a balanced diet.
Lima ranks first among environments with the greatest barriers to wellbeing, scoring 85.3 points out of 100 in environmental and community deficit, mainly due to its low levels of solar radiation and the limited availability of green spaces. Following is Hanoi, with 82.7 points, penalized for high urban noise, and Cusco, with 76.3 points, where the fragility of its social and community networks stands out.
The list of the ten least favorable destinations for the health of itinerant workers is completed with Bogotá (Colombia), Da Nang (Vietnam), Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), Cancun (Mexico), Medellín (Colombia), Tbilisi (Georgia), and Buenos Aires (Argentina).
No Spanish city appears in this list of the ten worst records.
The sectoral analysis also confirms that 32.2% of long-term digital nomads have experienced professional burnout linked to constant mobility, while 32.3% report feeling isolated from their usual social support networks.
Among the main difficulties mentioned by survey participants are time zone changes (33.7%), unfamiliarity with the facilities and resources of the environment (20.7%), and the cost of engaging in physical activity or maintaining a healthy diet (18.8%).