The answer to the question “how” is easy. But if you as “where to”, we will search for the answer together. A tourism company operating worldwide researched the most suitable routes for those intending to become digital nomads in 2021. Their criteria were obvious: Cost of living, crime rates in the region, internet speed, number of social activities and some other similar questions… The results are clear: Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City, Krabi and Colombo were in the top four, with Cancun being the only western city on our list. Let’s have a look one by one…
The terrestrial heaven of digital nomads: Phuket, Thailand
For a long time, Thailand – especially Phuket – was the second address of digital nomads. With its relatively cheap costs of living, friendly people and excellent nature, the region deserves the close marking of people who have the opportunity to work remotely; fair is fair. The average living expense on the island is approximately 950 euros, the weather is hot, easy to fly. The company that performed the research tells about 251 relaxing and about 750 adventurous activities that can be experienced in Phuket. It does not sound bad at all… In addition, Phuket is considered a secure city with a rating of 4 out of 5.
A dynamic motorcycle city: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Now we are moving away from the tropical waters and heading towards a dynamic city. Formerly Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh City, is Vietnam’s former capital and most crowded city, with a population of 8 million. Since it has not been a long time since the country got out of war, the reconstruction continues. This is a city that is distant from hard shells and bulkiness for digital nomads and entrepreneurs whose souls are young, and consequently they are young. In Ho Chi Minh City, which is the city having the highest number of motorcycles per capita in the world, the average temperature is 34 degrees; the average cost of living for a digital nomad is around 830 euros, internet speed is very high, and a direct flight to the city is just a click away. In addition, we should remind that the entertainment score is 4.5 out of 5.
The place is the Indian Ocean: Colombo, Sri Lanka
The ocean in the background, a cold fruit cocktail in the front and indeed our regular: Our laptop always by our side. Let’s have a look at the other city that digital nomads have determined as their home: Colombo. In the capital of Sri Lanka, where people from many religions and ethnic cultures coexist, the average monthly cost of living is recorded as 645 euros. The city is considered secure for nomads. The average temperature of 31 °C is warming us inside even when reading. Also the internet is quite fast. In addition, it has not been difficult to count 285 activities full of adventure. To go to this Asian metropole or to stay, it is worth thinking…
The city filling up with chilli and fun: Cancun, Mexico
We are talking about the pain we feel with our sense of taste, and we do not wish otherwise for anyone else. Now let’s turn our direction to South America: With its white sands, sunsets, spicy food and the entertainment it promises, Cancun is currently one of the longest flight routes of Turkish Airlines. Inviting people to a meditative journey with its giant natural wells and mystical nature, the city is the centre of digital nomads having the opportunity to work remotely, in the west. The cost of living in the city is around 960 US dollars for a digital nomad.
From the couch to beach: Krabi, Thailand
Being a nomad means never giving up being on the road. For the sake of this definition, let’s conclude the article turning back to Thailand, where we started. Now that we have the opportunity to work from home, there is no obstacle for us to reach out to the sand from our couch. Kidding aside: With a monthly cost of living of 750 euros, an average temperature of 31 OC, its caves, forests and beaches, Krabi is a city of unquestionable attraction. In addition, 232 calm activities that will take the residents of the city away from the stress of daily life have been listed, with a high security score. If you go there, do not forget taking a spoon of your granolas with vegan milk and mango for us too!
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