Traveling while working or working while traveling seems to be the best combination ever. Remote working is now a reality that no one can ignore. Statistics agree that almost 4.8 million Americans consider themselves digital nomads. By 2035, experts believe that at least one billion digital nomads will live on the planet. What can be better than choosing your favorite city to work in around the world? Here are the top locations for a digital nomad to look for, we will also highlight the factors that make them the best city for a digital nomad.
It’s a city that is steeped in history and has been very popular with ex-pats. Prague in the Czech Republic is on the favorite list due to several factors, such as excellent transportation, a vibrant cultural scene, and the cost of living is fairly low compared to the other cities. While the cost of living in the city is fairly low and the meal costs at the restaurants are also low, what can be termed as a downside is that there are way too many tourists crowding the place during the peak season.
The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the best year-round digital nomad destination favorite. This island in Spain would like to embrace the warm winters and a thriving ex-pat community loves that. While the average cost of living is quite low, it is also very bike-friendly and with cheap bike rentals, you can roam about the city for just $6 a day. This may be one of those locations which may stop you from looking for other places to go to as a digital nomad.
Tourists may be milling in many of Thailand’s islands but Koh Lanta can be termed an exception as it is one of the best island paradises for digital nomads. Not only is the weather great, but there is a thriving ex-pat scene with many coworking hubs. While the cost of living is pretty affordable, the street food can be as low as $2. However, if you are not too fond of tropical islands, then Koh Lanta may not be the ideal place for you.
If you are a foodie, then the Playa del Carmen may turn out to be the best destination for you as a digital nomad. The beach town on Mexico’s Riviera Maya has been embracing the American ex-pats for many years now. You can play the perfect tour around this place at just 40 cents. The average cost of living is just $900-$1500. There can be one downside though, you may lack extensive WiFi coverage if you do not find a coworking hub.
Belgrade in Serbia is one of the friendliest digital nomad destinations, the reason being that it has numerous coworking spaces, with excellent internet coverage, low-cost food, and can welcome locals with open arms. You may have to pay just $150 for a month to rent a co-working space. While it has many things going for it, there may be one factor to consider that may stop you from thinking of it as a good digital nomad place – the healthcare system seems to be lacking in some aspects.
Taipei in Taiwan is one of the safest digital nomad destinations ever and it is a complete foodie’s paradise. The place has some great food hankering after your taste buds and there are direct flights from top cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles. The low-cost street food is the chief attraction here and you can enjoy a full meal at just over $4 which is a steal. However, the one downside that digital nomads may have to consider is accommodation. Living arrangements may be expensive when compared to some of the other costs.
Lisbon is certainly one of Europe’s biggest digital nomad hot spots and the things going for it are modern infrastructure, lovely climate, and low cost of living too. Healthcare is free for members of the European Union, but visitors coming from other parts of the world can pay just $100 for public medical care. However, the cost of living in Lisbon is steadily rising which may act as a downside.
So, are you willing to visit these places as a digital nomad? Let us know in the comments section below.
