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| 💵 Nomad Cost™ | $1,540 / month |
| 💵 Cost of living for expat | $1,105 / month |
| 💵 Cost of living for family | $2,300 / month |
| 💵 Cost of living for local | $657 / month |
| 🏠 1br studio rent in center | $471 / month |
| 🏢 Coworking | $151 / month |
| 🏨 Hotel | $383 / month |
| 🏨 Hotel | $18 / night |
| 🏠 Airbnb (112 listings) | $1,464 / month |
| 🏠 Airbnb | $48 / night |
| 🍝 Dinner | $6.28 |
| 🍹 Coca-Cola (0.3L) | $0.79 |
| 🍺 Beer (0.5L) | $1.57 |
| ☕️ Coffee | $2.36 |
 | Ko Samui, Ko Lanta, Goa or Chennai. Which one to start developing apps? |
 | What are good cafe's and restaurants to work on Phra-Ae beach, Ko Lanta? |
 | What's the difference between Ko Lanta and Ko Phangan? |
 | Are there comparable companies like Iglu in Thailand? |
 | KL or Chiang Mai as an office base? |
 | What is the minimum delay before the flight to Chiang mai from France? |
 | Trialing Bangkok |
 | Best Muay Thai Gym in Chiang Mai? |
 | What's better? Krabi or Koh Lanta in March? |
 | Extending Thai visa immediately after entering possible? |
 | What's the best way for Canadians to get cash or transfer money in Thailand & SEA? |
 | Meditation course in Chiang Mai |
 | Ho Chi Minh City, Chiang Mai or Bali for Jun-Jul-Aug for work? |
 | Where can I buy an office chair for my apartment in Chiang Mai? |
| Has anyone done the Non O Ed Visa in Hand to Hand Combat in Chiang Mai? |
 | What is the first thing I should do when I land in Chiang Mai? |
 | Places to stay in bangkok for a few days |
 | Any Android developer (Java) in Chiang mai? |
 | How to get Schengen Tourist Visa(Germany) while living in Bangkok? |
 | Trang (Thailand ) starting mid January, how is internet there? |
 | Age-old question... If you live in Thailand, what visa do you have? |
 | Any good places in Krabi to rent a house for long stay? |
| What are the best coworking spaces in Chiang Mai (Thailand)? |
 | Have you obtained a Thai single entry visa in AU as a non-AU citizen? |
 | What is the best dentist in Chiang Mai? |
 | Where in Chiang Mai can you go purchase tech equipment for English speakers? |
 | Do you know Yoga places in Ko Phangan, Thailand? |
 | Other places like Ubud, Chiang Mai, Vienna, Prague...? |
 | Transfer Money from US Bank to Thai Bank |
 | Moving to Thailand for 6-9 months in August. Bangkok or somewhere else? |
 | Bali vs. Chiang Mai for digital nomads? |
 | MacBook pro Fan broke, where to go in Bangkok? |
| Good places in Bangkok where phone use is allowed - Coworking places phone use rules? |
 | Where can I find a notary service in Bangkok? |
 | Ho Chi Minh City vs Chiang Mai vs Medellin? |
 | Which places in Southern Thailand offer the ideal work and play balance? |
 | Where should we go as a family? Manila, Cebu or Bangkok? |
 | Where to do online shopping in Thailand? |
 | How is Chalong, Phuket for Nomads? |
 | Chiang Mai Accommodation |
 | Anyone looking to travel with a group of entrepreneurs through some different islands in Thailand? |
 | Which shots and visas do I need to visit Thailand? |
 | Coming to Chiang Mai in February, what can we do now to make it awesome? |
| What's the best places to work in Pai, Thailand? |
 | Coming from a visa exempt EU country can I extend my stay in Thailand for 30 days or not? |
 | Does the 30 days extension on the Visa Exemption count against the 90 days in six months rule in Thailand? |
 | Do you know organizations that I can join to do volunteer work in Thailand? |
 | What's the best neighborhood in Phuket to live? |
 | Can I ship my MacBook to Thailand without it getting stolen? |
 | Awesome coworking places for working & living in Thailand? |
 | What are good neighborhoods in Chiang Mai? |
 | What are the options for mobile internet in Phuket, Thailand? |
 | Any tips for renting a one month apartment in Bangkok for under $500/month? |
 | What place in Thailand has fast internet and beautiful nature? |
 | How to find short term accommodation in Chiang Mai? |
 | Can I use a bus/train/boat ticket as a departure ticket to get a visa in Thailand? |
 | Can I enter Thailand on a tourist visa and obtain an education visa there? |
 | What's the best area in Bangkok? |
 | How can a New Zealand citizen get a 1-year visa for Thailand? |
 | Should I jump on a cheap Chiang Mai - Krabi ticket or are these prices typical? |
| How is Hua Hin for digital nomads? |
| How is the safety in Bangkok after the bomb attack of August 2015? |
| Can I use my dual citizenship to enter Thailand with a 30-day visa and use the 3x 60 day visa on my other passport? |
 | What's the Thailand visa situation for digital nomads in 2015? |
 | What's your favorite places to live in Thailand? |
 | How do I change my Thailand single entry visa to a double or triple entry visa? |
| Where do I get cheap plane tickets to go to Chiang Mai, Thailand? |
 | What is the real cost of living in Chiang Mai? |
 | Are there any nice beach towns outside of Phuket in Thailand that have fast internet and are relatively cheap? |
 | Are there any nomads living in Phuket or Krabi Ao Nang? |
 | Best island to work and hang in the Gulf of Thailand? |
 | A good place for a Skype interview in Bangkok? |
 | What's the best dentist in Bangkok? |
 | Anyone stayed through burning season in Chiang Mai? |
 | Best place to stay in Bangkok? |
 | Best city to live in Thailand from April to July? |
 | How can I stay in Thailand for 6 months as a European? |
 | What's the best mobile-data option in Thailand for nomads? |
 | What's the legal situation for remote workers in Thailand? |
| What options do I have for housing in Chiang Mai? |
 | Do you want to join my working retreat in pirate village Rom Pho, Thailand? |
 | Should we go to Bali or southern Thailand? |
| Are there any coworking spaces on Thailand's islands? Ideally on Ko Samui or Ko Phangan? |
 | What's the best coworking space in Bangkok? |
 | Where in Asia should I go? |
 | Do you have time zone issues working remotely in Asia? |
 | Do I need vaccinations for traveling in Asia? |
| Bring external monitor to SE asia and avoid coworking cost? |
| Is a 4G sim device in addition to phone advisable in SE Asia? |
 | Best places for local, organic food and strong internet outside of South East Asia? |
 | Where to easily open a personal/business account in SE Asia? |
 | Worth waiting until getting to Asia to buy gadgets? |
 | 2 Weeks in Asia - Where to go? |
 | Is Flying Business Class to Asia Worth it? |
 | Do digital nomads of South East Asia work at night? |
 | What do you do to avoid plastic bottled water in Asia? |
 | What's good places in South East Asia to work with beaches? |
| Best place to buy a laptop in Asia? |
| How do you travel Asia with customers in other timezones? |
 | What immunizations should I get for India and South East Asia? |
 | Why is South East Asia preferred by nomads over Latin America? |
 | Best place in South East Asia to get something shipped from USA? |
| Is there any typical scams in Southeast Asia to be aware of? |
| Anyone changed European passport in Asia? |
 | What does a DN pack in a first-aid kit for Central America or South Asia? |
| How common is purse snatching and backpack-slashing in South East Asia? |
| Travel with expensive camera in South East Asia? |
| What are your dream locations in Asia? |
 | How is Central Asia for digital nomads? |
 | What's a great place for remote work and self-realization in SE Asia? |
| How to insure my belongings when traveling in SE Asia & South America? |
 | What are the best meditation and yoga retreats in Asia? |
 | What is the best VPN for South East Asia? |
| Quality of remote connections (RDP, TeamViewer etc.) from SE Asia to Europe? |
| How is the weather in SE Asia from July to September (Q3)? |
 | Start an online business in Australia or Asia? |
| Where should I start off my nomad trip to SE Asia? |
 | Where should I register my company when operating in multiple countries in SE Asia? |
Based on Ko Lanta's cost of living, here's selected remote jobs that would cover your costs:
 | Product Designer @ Jilt |
 | User Research @ Over |
not a good place to get work done. limited cafes and slow internet speed
ATM take out is 20,000 baht
Samui is Thailand's second most popular island for tourists, after Phuket. The main areas are Chaweng and Lamai. Chaweng used to be more backpacker and trashy (like Bali's Kuta) but is now rapidly developing into a real clean town. Since 2014, it now has a giant air-conditioned Central World mall, an increasing number of coffee places, good restaurants and more upscale hotels and resorts. Lamai Beach used to be the more clean and laidback area but is now deteriorating. The beaches are still okay but the streets are now filled with sex bars and bad restaurants. Worse, prices in Lamai are often higher than in Chaweng due to less competition. The preferrable spot to stay in Ko Samui now is the more mellow South Chaweng.
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.
Magic island, fast wifi, very good roads ;)
Great place, I stayed at bug n boats.....epics.s go to gua tempurung
Bangkok has some of the best private hospitals in the world. Which is interesting if you're in Asia a lot and you want medical care better than you can get in your home country. Bumrungrad Hospital in Bangkok is ranked #7 in the world. I did an executive health checkup there and it was great. Prices range from $250 to $750 depending on how many checks you want. You can get blood count, X Ray, ultrasound, hormone check, etc. They also have most other medical disciplines. I also got vaccinations renewed. The hospital is private so it's so much better than the overloaded public healthcare systems of Europe, Canada and UK where everyone tries to avoid helping you, is overworked and angry. In Bangkok they're super nice and helpful and you can make appointments straight with a specialist. Not blocked by a GP like in your home country.
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.
Mostly great weather year round and some of the best food in the world at cheap prices. Probably the best standard of living for the cost in an international city. Good but not excellent public transport. Some questionable reviews being left here by people who possibly never visited,
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.
Samui is Thailand's second most popular island for tourists, after Phuket. The main areas are Chaweng and Lamai. Chaweng used to be more backpacker and trashy (like Bali's Kuta) but is now rapidly developing into a real clean town. Since 2014, it now has a giant air-conditioned Central World mall, an increasing number of coffee places, good restaurants and more upscale hotels and resorts. Lamai Beach used to be the more clean and laidback area but is now deteriorating. The beaches are still okay but the streets are now filled with sex bars and bad restaurants. Worse, prices in Lamai are often higher than in Chaweng due to less competition. The preferrable spot to stay in Ko Samui now is the more mellow South Chaweng.
ATM take out is 20,000 baht
not a good place to get work done. limited cafes and slow internet speed
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.
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.
"omagad they like totally stole my iphone", "it's like the worst, everybody is like so aggressive" welcome to the Real World, maybe you now learn to appreciate your cosy first world country and stop bitching about your oppression and your rights. Ho Chi Minh is an awesome upcoming city. It has an original and still traditional look and vibe to it, interesting colors (check out japanese district) not swamped with brand shops (the local coffee shops dominate starbucks in terms of quality and design and some are open 24h !). The nightlife also has plenty of options and be sure to enjoy the view from a the many rooftop bars in the city. You get to see a city full of energetic, young people growing their country after a devastating war and under an authoritarian regime. You get a choice between older buildings in D1 or totally new apartment buildings in D2 all at great value prices. There are a lot of people coming here to work remotely and also to start businesses. Decent sports facilities readily available (check out mach's gym, UFC center). If you don't want to spend money on the gym you can always do a workout on one of the many parks that have bars for chalistenics available. However, beware the pollution and always wear a mask, especially in D1. This is the biggest con here in my opinion.
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.
Mostly great weather year round and some of the best food in the world at cheap prices. Probably the best standard of living for the cost in an international city. Good but not excellent public transport. Some questionable reviews being left here by people who possibly never visited,
Bangkok has some of the best private hospitals in the world. Which is interesting if you're in Asia a lot and you want medical care better than you can get in your home country. Bumrungrad Hospital in Bangkok is ranked #7 in the world. I did an executive health checkup there and it was great. Prices range from $250 to $750 depending on how many checks you want. You can get blood count, X Ray, ultrasound, hormone check, etc. They also have most other medical disciplines. I also got vaccinations renewed. The hospital is private so it's so much better than the overloaded public healthcare systems of Europe, Canada and UK where everyone tries to avoid helping you, is overworked and angry. In Bangkok they're super nice and helpful and you can make appointments straight with a specialist. Not blocked by a GP like in your home country.
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.
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.
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.
Oppressively hot. Actually hard to find Balinesian food. There is a lot of overpriced, average, western, hipster food. People are incredibly kind and the Balinesian food is great when you can find it. The roads are ridiculously crowded while a lot of the restaurants, bars, and clubs were less than 30% full. Kind of sad for local business owners. Surrounding area is beautiful and relatively accessible. Aside from western food & beverage lodging, food and beverage can be very cost effective. Other parts of the island are better for experiencing the Balinesian life, but it is more of a challenge to mix socially with local people here than other places as most people work in service industries or agriculture. It is what it is. In the end, if you like oppressive heat & humidity, western millennial cuisine, crowded roads, and a small beach, this may be your place.
Have spent over 4 years living in Budapest and also extended periods in many other places usually towards the top of the rankings on nomadlist. Nothing compares to Budapest. It is by far the best place in the world to live for people of all ages, but especially young people. It has everything and anything you could possibly want and it's centrally located in the best continent on the planet. I moved away for a few specific reasons but really hate that I had to. The only city I think is even close in comparison to how great Budapest is, is Barcelona.
Been there twice. I love Prague
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...)
Expensive and crowded. Low quality of services. Customer service is a joke. Great internet connectivity. Mediocre food, unless you like Indian, which is everywhere. Crappy weather. Not safe at night (depends on the area of course). I lived in Docklands, didn't feel safe outside of my apartment. Difficult to get anything done without proof of address, so make sure to get a place as soon as possible. Opening a business account in a "traditional" bank can take weeks. Banking is very backward - unless you enjoy browsing PDF statements... I honestly don't understand why London is so popular. I was deeply disappointed and left after a few months. The only real upside is the job market, but as a nomad, you can provide services to London-based businesses from somewhere else.
great city - perfect weather , great food, great tech scene
A mixture of piss, weed, unwashed nerdy men, overpriced reality estate, passive-aggressiveness, homeless people and freaks
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.
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