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| 💵 Nomad Cost™ | $1,330 / month |
| 💵 Cost of living for expat | $853 / month |
| 💵 Cost of living for family | $1,237 / month |
| 💵 Cost of living for local | $354 / month |
| 🏠 1br studio rent in center | $228 / month |
| 🏢 Coworking | $114 / month |
| 🏨 Hotel | $608 / month |
| 🏨 Hotel | $28 / night |
| 🏠 Airbnb (32 listings) | $1,604 / month |
| 🏠 Airbnb | $53 / night |
| 🍝 Dinner | $5 |
| 🍹 Coca-Cola (0.3L) | $1 |
| 🍺 Beer (0.5L) | $1 |
| ☕️ Coffee | $1 |
 | What are some good places to work from in Sofia, Bulgaria? |
 | Does anyone know an accounting & remote company admin in Bulgaria? |
 | What are the pros and cons of the popular cities in the west Balkans (Split, Ljubljana, etc.)? |
 | Any nomads in Sofia? |
 | Which is better for the summer? Bulgaria or Romania? |
 | Recommendations for the Balkans starting in April? |
 | As a British person, do I need a Visa to stay in Bulgaria for a few months? |
 | Advice on phone plans? 1 year in Europe |
 | Nomad in Europe and buying a car |
 | SIM to use in Eastern Europe |
 | Where is the best place to open a bank account in Europe? |
 | Which is the warmest city in Europe with the highest number of tech jobs? |
 | Where to pay taxes if self employed non-resident of the UK, travelling Europe? |
 | Where in Europe to settle for 90 or 180 days (fall - winter) |
 | What are the best countries in Europe for Tax savings |
 | Low cost + Nomad community in Europe? |
 | Celebration of New Year's eve 2017 in Europe? |
 | Anybody around Europe over the next few months? |
 | Anyone know of a flat available in S. Europe for October? |
 | What are some good places in Europe that are racially inclusive? |
 | What are the best AirBnB houses you've been in Europe? |
 | What is the best voice service in Europe? |
 | Best digital nomad communities in Europe? |
 | Best off-peak nomad places to stay in Europe in summer? |
 | Villages-rural destinations in Europe, for slow nomadism? |
 | How to move your furniture in Europe so that it arrives after you? |
 | Do you need a roomate around Europe? |
 | What's the ideal digital nomad places in Europe? |
 | Where should I set up a home base in Europe? |
 | Should I elect my LLC as an S-Corp for taxes, I'm a US citizen in Europe? |
 | What's the best SIM/WiFi package with coverage in entire Europe? |
 | Are there towns similar to Boulder or Portland in Europe? |
 | What is the best way to ship from Colombia to Europe? |
| Any nomads in Europe want to do a Nomad Christmas gathering somewhere? |
| Where in Europe should I spend Christmas? |
 | What's a great quiet village in central or Eastern Europe to stay? |
| Best quality/price backpack easily acquirable in europe? |
 | Does anyone know of great beaches in Eastern Europe outside of Schengen? |
 | What are the nomad hotspots in Eastern Europe (outside Schengen)? |
| Which are the best cities in Europe for digital nomads? |
 | What's the best warm destinations in Europe in the winter? |
 | What's your favorite digital nomad spots in Europe? |
 | Looking for an LTE carrier/plan that covers most of Europe and is good for tethering? |
 | Quality of remote connections (RDP, TeamViewer etc.) from SE Asia to Europe? |
 | Anyone looking to buddy up on a transatlantic cruise from Europe to the US (Westbound) in May or June? |
 | Where are the best rustic locations in Europe that also have fast Internet? |
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Sofia is a pretty cool city if you know where to go. It's also next to high mountains (ski available) and feels very green. However, Bulgaria has a very strongly marked Soviet past, so it might be a bit of a shock to some.
By far, one of the best cities in Bulgaria, located in the center of the country, with good views upon the Balkans + Rila Rodopi mountains. Has good scenery from 2-3 hills + cheap food/drinks and so on! Fully recommend for those who wanna see it!
Been there recently. Little city with some Istanbulish appearences in the Old Town + it's really cheapppp!!! The old town + center is really cute. Definitely worth seeing it!
Brilliant, vibrant city in a beautiful country. I've lived in the balkans for a few years, and I'm not sure I've ever met friendlier people.
Sofia is a pretty cool city if you know where to go. It's also next to high mountains (ski available) and feels very green. However, Bulgaria has a very strongly marked Soviet past, so it might be a bit of a shock to some.
By far, one of the best cities in Bulgaria, located in the center of the country, with good views upon the Balkans + Rila Rodopi mountains. Has good scenery from 2-3 hills + cheap food/drinks and so on! Fully recommend for those who wanna see it!
The price of just about everything in Dublin makes me think that Ireland is a bit deluded about how attractive its capital actually is.
Been there twice. I love Prague
Been there in January. Like Schonbrunn more than the old center of VIENNA. Honestly, I wouldn't go there during the winter, but in the summer will definitely return for a good look upon the stuff over there.
Cool city if you want to practice surfing and eat some basque food. The weather is cool (maybe a little rainy), warm and not too hot. The only downside is the housing price :/
Been in January 2018 in Madrid and it was somehow ok. Enjoyed the parks + some pedestrian sides of it, but ..the rest was not so astonishing like other cities known for their inner beauty.
Been living in 3 different centrally located airbnb in Berlin (2018), each between 800 and 900€ per month for 40-45 sqm (we're two, so 400-450€ each). Each time a full flat and not a shared airbnb, legal now since some months (though it was always possible to get a full flat before as well). Internet was always between 15 and 50 mbps. I spend 100€ per week on food, including restaurants (pretty cheap here), check for Turkish market on Maybachufer and Turkish stores in Neukölln (I spend less on food here than in Chiang Mai!). Berlin is such an awesome place to live, very multicultural, very tolerant, many different neighborhoods, quite relaxed feeling, many parks, lakes all around. No need to speak German at all. Come over here, probably one one of the best place on earth ;) (written in Sept 2018)
Not a very "freelance/artist" friendly city. The look of someone working inside a coffeeshop is still unusual and unappreciated. Extremely not accessible and not disable friendly (Metro, bus, building, coffeeshops and restaurants...)
Sofia is a pretty cool city if you know where to go. It's also next to high mountains (ski available) and feels very green. However, Bulgaria has a very strongly marked Soviet past, so it might be a bit of a shock to some.
People and food are just lovely in Greece. Would argue that Greeks are the most friendly and welcoming people in Europe. The city is a disaster. Overrun by migrants, run down by the government, empty buildings and gratifies everywhere. Not far from city center (10min by feet) it feels more like a third world country than Europe.
Budapest + hungary has the pro-s of a tropical digital nomad hideaway, if you go there in the warmer months: the climate is like in Bali between June and September, however mornings can be refreshing. And there s a plethora of spas, thermal baths and swallow lakes with waterskiing and boarding amenities throughout the country which is easily and quickly accessible by the grid of well-maintained highways. The street scenery and style spans somewhere between Barcelona and Berlin so as the plentiful nightlife programs and the scope of culture and art ! Almost the entire younger generation speaks pretty good english however with the elders you might have language barriers.
Been living in 3 different centrally located airbnb in Berlin (2018), each between 800 and 900€ per month for 40-45 sqm (we're two, so 400-450€ each). Each time a full flat and not a shared airbnb, legal now since some months (though it was always possible to get a full flat before as well). Internet was always between 15 and 50 mbps. I spend 100€ per week on food, including restaurants (pretty cheap here), check for Turkish market on Maybachufer and Turkish stores in Neukölln (I spend less on food here than in Chiang Mai!). Berlin is such an awesome place to live, very multicultural, very tolerant, many different neighborhoods, quite relaxed feeling, many parks, lakes all around. No need to speak German at all. Come over here, probably one one of the best place on earth ;) (written in Sept 2018)
Not a very "freelance/artist" friendly city. The look of someone working inside a coffeeshop is still unusual and unappreciated. Extremely not accessible and not disable friendly (Metro, bus, building, coffeeshops and restaurants...)
I do not recommend London for nomads. It's very hard to find places to work in London. Cafes don't like people with laptops, there won't be any power outlets and you'll get funny stares from staff. That's because London is expensive, and it's a loss for cafes to have you. Flexible coworking is hard to come by and day passes are very expensive. That makes it practically impossible to work properly in London as a nomad.
Been in January 2018 in Madrid and it was somehow ok. Enjoyed the parks + some pedestrian sides of it, but ..the rest was not so astonishing like other cities known for their inner beauty.
Great place. You can avoid the dropshipper, FBA and MLM webinar course people who have infested the coworkings here for years, by, well, just not visiting the coworking spaces here.
One of the most well known cities, few will be surprised by what they see and experience. Very high cost of living can make it tough for many nomads. A lot of things to see and do but most of that costs money. Can feel overwhelming and oppressively business oriented (ie, full of very serious yuppies and places catering to them), especially in Manhattan south of Harlem. Ton of single people, which is good on paper but means everyone you date will get distracted by another person, or multiple, unless you are extremely exceptional, before you have a chance to meet again, never ends. Weather sucks hard from July to August and January to March/April. It's an okay city if you're a biker and varies a lot. Some areas are quite protected, others have no bike lanes. In general, it can be dangerous if you want to commute by bike, it's not Amsterdam. Friendliness of the people varies a lot. I think income/wealth, where they grew up, where they live within NYC, their job, etc. can often give you an idea of what to expect. Service at stores is usually pretty unhelpful and unfriendly but, again, it varies, even within the same store. Internet is fast for the most part. Great selection of food, just a bit pricey besides some of the cheaper pizza slices. Transportation system is good, no need for a car. However, the subway lines are notorious for having issues during rush hour and are usually jam packed. Also, the stations look decrepit and are way out of date. It's pretty safe. Street scams are more prevalent in tourist areas, pick-pocketing and random phone snatching isn't really anything most people worry about. Can be very noisy depending on where you live. You may wake up to extremely loud construction every morning.
SLOW internet speed and local people mostly relies on 4G/LTE networks instead of cables. However, I need to recommend the Wheeler's: https://goo.gl/maps/Z2cLP2y9hqT2 It has the fast internet speed in town, around 20Mbps download/upload.
Nomad-ed here for a month. A totally ok place if you have the budget for it. Coworking spaces are good, 4g everywhere, transportation is effective. Lots of things to do. I was able to find friends. Lots of international people, very few digital nomads. If you're there, consider not renting in the center (as it gets expensive fast) and being creative with places to eat to find cheap options. Be prepared to use cash unless you live in a luxury.
A mixture of piss, weed, unwashed nerdy men, overpriced reality estate, passive-aggressiveness, homeless people and freaks
I like it here better than Canggu. It's more walkable, more cheap warungs, more convenient. You could find all kinds of shop catering to different type of visitor, from cheap to luxurious. Not a party place if you're looking for it, which made it even more perfect. More female than male, great for dating.
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