Chiang Mai, Thailand
A long-running favourite for its low rents, fast cafes and dense coworking scene. See what a comfortable month in northern Thailand realistically costs.
Cost of living
City & Cost-of-Living Guides for Remote Workers
These guides give you real monthly budget numbers for the cities digital nomads actually base themselves in — typical rent, groceries, eating out, coworking, transport and connectivity — so you can plan what a month on the ground genuinely costs before you book a one-way ticket.
Every figure is an estimate that shifts with the season, the neighbourhood and the exchange rate. Treat these numbers as a starting point and confirm current prices for your own situation before you commit to a budget.
Browse city guides
Honest, itemised monthly cost breakdowns for popular nomad bases. Every figure is a 2026 estimate that shifts with season and lifestyle — treat it as a starting point.
Lisbon, Portugal
Western Europe base with strong infrastructure and a big remote-work community — but rising rents. Here is where the money actually goes each month.
Tbilisi, Georgia
Easy long stays, low cost of living and a growing nomad crowd. A breakdown of monthly rent, food and coworking in the Georgian capital.
Mexico City, Mexico
Big-city energy, great food and a friendly time zone for the Americas. What a month in popular neighbourhoods like Roma and Condesa costs.
Tirana, Albania
One of Europe's cheaper capitals with generous visa-free stays for many. A look at the real monthly budget for basing yourself in Albania.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Modern city living, wide English use and low prices for the region. Here is what rent, food and getting around add up to each month.
Plan the rest of your move
Cost of living is only half the picture. Before you settle on a city, check whether you can legally stay and work there: browse our digital nomad visa guides to compare income requirements, stay length and tax notes across countries.
Once you have picked a base, sort out the practicalities. Our nomad tools reviews cover insurance, banking, eSIMs and other services that keep you working from anywhere.