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| 😁 Friendly to foreigners | |
| 🙊 English speaking | |
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| 😘 Racial tolerance | |
| 👩 Female friendly | |
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| 🎅 Startup Score |
| 💵 Nomad Cost™ | $6,163 / month |
| 💵 Cost of living for expat | $4,024 / month |
| 💵 Cost of living for family | $9,520 / month |
| 💵 Cost of living for local | $2,720 / month |
| 🏠 1br studio rent in center | $2,500 / month |
| 🏢 Coworking | $286 / month |
| 🏨 Hotel | $5,944 / month |
| 🏨 Hotel | $278 / night |
| 🏠 Airbnb (59 listings) | $4,796 / month |
| 🏠 Airbnb | $157 / night |
| 🍝 Dinner | $15 |
| 🍹 Coca-Cola (0.3L) | $2 |
| 🍺 Beer (0.5L) | $6 |
| ☕️ Coffee | $4 |
 | What are wise ways to handle health insurance, as a USA person |
 | What are great outdoor activities in Salt Lake City? |
 | Where to move for tax purposes as a non-US citizen |
 | What's the best mobile-data option in New Zealand for nomads? |
 | Best Voip for mobile use |
 | How can I ADD my trip to Santa Maria, Cabo Verde to trips? |
 | Tax Planning advice (Primarily contracting for US company) |
 | Has anyone from EU bought tickets at Ticketmaster.com and Fandango.com for USA |
 | What are some mid-sized South American Cities with Great Connection to the Outdoors? |
 | Shipping From US to Medellin |
 | What's the best surf spots in California or South America? |
 | What are some good resources for professional prospective Mexican Nomads to do freelance translations and copyediting in Spanish in the United States and Canada? |
 | Which USA towns to experience rural South? |
 | What vaccinations should I get traveling from US to Indonesia? |
| Cheapest flight path to Bali from West Coast, US? |
 | Wells Fargo Closed My Checking/Savings Account |
 | What's the best mobile-data option in Brazil for nomads? |
| Ideal 6 weeks south of the US border |
 | Leaving USA, anyone have experience with "closer connection" test? |
 | New York City meetup |
 | Non US residents, can you share your testimonial about your US business bank account? |
 | What’s the best mobile-data option in Portugal for nomads? |
 | Living in CZ but working for USA |
 | What mobile plans do you recommend in Guatamala and Belize? |
 | Which are the best place to go to meet other Digital Nomads in Melbourne? |
| What’s the best mobile-data option in Poland for nomads? |
 | Transfer Money from US Bank to Thai Bank |
 | How do you deal with getting data on your mobile while travelling? |
 | Is there a US bank for easily creating new business checking accounts remotely? |
 | What's the best US state to incorporate? |
 | Is WorldNomads enough or do I need additional insurance as a US citizen? |
| What's the best mobile hotspot device for international travel? |
 | How is San Jose del Cabo for nomads? Other good beach towns in Mexico? |
 | DNs with US tax homes, how do you deduct travel expenses? |
| Traveling to Ghuangzhou in April for the Canton Fair: Any notable destinations during the downtime? |
 | Best way to look for a flat in Melbourne? |
 | How to handle problems with US Address Verification |
| A place in Melbourne I can send a box to? |
 | Do I need to have health care insurance as a US citizen when I'm away? |
| Anybody recommend US health insurance with global coverage? |
| Should I elect my LLC as an S-Corp for taxes, I'm a US citizen in Europe? |
 | Are there towns similar to Boulder or Portland in Europe? |
 | How can I receive calls to a US number? |
| Freight-forwarding company in the US that also does storage space rental? |
| How can I keep a business license in California, while I work remotely? |
| Any US citizens ever get a visa extension in Portugal? |
 | What are the options for mobile internet in Phuket, Thailand? |
 | I'm going to New York City, any digital makers spots to visit? |
| Best place in South East Asia to get something shipped from USA? |
 | Any nomads in San Francisco who'd like to get together for a drink this Sunday? |
 | What's a good US call and SMS forwarding service? |
 | What is the best mobile carrier for a foreigner in USA? |
 | How can I monitor my data usage when I have limited amounts of mobile data? |
 | Do I need a voltage converter for electronics purchased in the US to use in Bali? |
| Which is the best US state for establishing residency for mostly passive income? |
 | How do you calculate cost of living in Melbourne for two? |
| What's the best visa strategy for US citizen staying in Bali for 5-6 months? |
 | Ukraine Tourist Visa from US |
 | What are the implications of double nationality for a 'potential' US citizen? |
 | What visa do I need to work as a freelancer in the USA? |
 | Anyone sick of the US-only remote job ads? |
 | Can you recommend a non-US bank for digital nomads? |
 | Is it possible for a US-citizen to to obtain a freelance visa before leaving the US? |
 | What's a normal rate for accomodation in Manila? |
 | Best mobile app for finding the fastest wifi hotspots nearby? |
 | Can I work remotely for US companies as a non-US citizen? |
 | Looking for a place to stay in Seattle for 4 months |
 | Where to stay in the USA for 6 months? Vegas, California? Something else? |
| Which US state should I set up residency in? |
 | Is it better as a Non-USA citizen to incorporate my company in the USA or Hong Kong |
 | Anyone looking to buddy up on a transatlantic cruise from Europe to the US (Westbound) in May or June? |
| Best American phone carrier for nomads |
 | What’s the best mobile-data option in Australia (Melbourne) for nomads? |
 | What gear do you use for mobile wifi? |
 | What are good US-based banks for digital nomads? |
 | We're starting a coworking and coliving space in India. Can you help us validate it? |
 | Can I adjust my US taxes for the foreign income exclusion? |
 | As an American, can I work remotely in New Zealand for a US company? |
| What's the best mobile-data option in Thailand for nomads? |
 | How to get US visa outside home country? |
 | What's the easiest way to become an EU resident as an American national? |
| How do I use mobile-based 2-Factor Authentication while traveling? |
 | Is anyone looking for a short term rental in the Seattle area? |
 | Help with short term rental in San Francisco? |
 | Anyone in Ubud, Bali and San Francisco wants to swap houses with Zagreb? |
 | The Nomad Pad: Austin Pad is looking for awesome nomads starting April! |
| Sign ups are open for Nomad House Austin |
| Personal favorite locations in North America? Why? |
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I lived in Santa Barbara for the last 15 years (originally from Russia, also lived in HN, NYC, CT, and Florida). Currently working remotely for a European startup. Sure, it's expensive (probably around 80-90% of Bay Area cost of living), but the weather is perfect (not too hot, not too cold, all year around), the scenery is beautiful (mountains on one side, ocean on the other), and the city itself is fairly old and cozy (home to the second oldest building in California). People are generally friendly and laid back, lots of tourists, plenty of hipsters. Lots of rich people and celebs own houses here. There's UCSB, a top-50 ranked university, which can provide both intellectual stimulation and fun (concerts, lectures, and partying in student town of Isla Vista). Los Angeles is ~2 hours away, San Jose ~5 hours away.
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 26° 79° 24° 75°AQI 25✈️0.00013333333333333$6,163 / mo28MbpsNothing does a better job of explaining LA’s beautiful diversity and different neighborhoods than the documentary about the late Jonathan Gold, our city’s greatest amabassador and the only food critic to ever win a Pulitzer Prize. It is called, “City of Gold” and if you want to know LA, just watch this film. Trailer link: https://youtu.be/DmKTRDfz1zM
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 30° 86° 27° 81°😷AQI 65✈️0.19541737643621$4,562 / mo25MbpsAmazing beaches and fancy places. My favorite season here is fall since it has great sunsets and the sky is sunny everyday (perfect temperature). Early summer can be gloomy and a bit cold. Late summer is too hot 🔥 Good asian food around here since there are so many asians. Otherwise, most of the restaurants seem to copy each other's menus.
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 25° 77° 23° 74°😷AQI 51✈️0.2563477581962$4,877 / mo43MbpsNothing does a better job of explaining LA’s beautiful diversity and different neighborhoods than the documentary about the late Jonathan Gold, our city’s greatest amabassador and the only food critic to ever win a Pulitzer Prize. It is called, “City of Gold” and if you want to know LA, just watch this film. Trailer link: https://youtu.be/DmKTRDfz1zM
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 30° 86° 27° 81°😷AQI 65✈️0.19541737643621$4,562 / mo25MbpsThe city of Dallas has captivated me to an extent that I never will find another place so memorizing to live in, with all the opportunities and amenities present.
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 52° 126° 38° 101°AQI 25✈️2.8411654964439$2,851 / mo31MbpsSamui 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.
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 40° 104° 30° 86°😷AQI 59✈️18.103069464231$1,383 / mo14MbpsAmazing nightlife and possibly the best overall food scene in the states (lots of michelin-level restaurants at far lower prices than NYC/SF). Avoid the winter and you'll love your time Chicago. It's a city of neighborhoods, so do some research to find which area suits you best. Lots of creative types live/work in the west side (West Loop, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Logan Square, etc.)
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 32° 90° 28° 83°😷AQI 60✈️3.8806218880477$3,747 / mo30MbpsNothing does a better job of explaining LA’s beautiful diversity and different neighborhoods than the documentary about the late Jonathan Gold, our city’s greatest amabassador and the only food critic to ever win a Pulitzer Prize. It is called, “City of Gold” and if you want to know LA, just watch this film. Trailer link: https://youtu.be/DmKTRDfz1zM
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 30° 86° 27° 81°😷AQI 65✈️0.19541737643621$4,562 / mo🌇 Also went here10 peopleA mixture of piss, weed, unwashed nerdy men, overpriced reality estate, passive-aggressiveness, homeless people and freaks
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 18° 64° 18° 64°AQI 21✈️0.58872461536383$5,692 / mo🌇 Also went here8 peopleGreat food and affordable Airbnbs in decent neighborhoods! What more could you ask for! Highly recommend Mexico City if you're passing through LATAM.
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 26° 79° 25° 78°😷AQI 70✈️3.5056444915089$1,483 / mo🌇 Also went here5 peopleBest city in the world! You can certainly live the Nomad life in NYC for a lot less than 5k a month! I've been doing it since December 2018 for around $2500/mo. AirBnB is the way to go!
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 44° 111° 33° 91°😷AQI 56✈️5.395593417153$5,419 / mo🌇 Also went here8 peopleUse Uber transportation. I do not recommend to use bike because it is not safe. Traffic is a big problem, so be prepare ahead for your appointments and don’t get stock in the rush hours.
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 46° 115° 32° 89°AQI 21✈️6.6353661865275$6,293 / mo🌇 Also went here5 peopleOn the bright side: Clean and generally safe, good infrastructure, close to nature. Negative side: One of the most difficult places in the world to make friends, not much happening in the city, very expensive and broken housing market. Many internationals with whom I have spoken feel very bad here
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌦 Feels 24° 75° 21° 70°AQI 15✈️11.852803562393$3,755 / mo🌇 Also went here6 peopleTourist trap crowded with influencers taking a selfie in front of a canal . Very expensive.
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌦 Feels 25° 77° 22° 71°😷AQI 51✈️11.965568121025$5,434 / mo🌇 Also went here6 peopleParisians tend to be rude and arrogant. The city is nice but there are much nicer places in other parts of France. Also the people make no effort to speak english 80% of the time so do bring a french/english dictionary
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 25° 77° 24° 75°😷AQI 59✈️12.172781151611$4,443 / mo🌇 Also went here8 peopleI would disagree on the safety level of this city. Living there for 8 months now I'd say from my experience that Barcelona streets aren't safe at all. Many robberies, physical and sexual agressions are frequently occurring mostly due to drug issues in some central neighborhoods. I agree on the perfect weather great food and tech scene too on the positive side.
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 36° 97° 30° 86°AQI 22✈️12.947951819972$3,429 / mo🌇 Also went here5 peopleAbsolutely worth visiting. Kyiv has many wonderful, modern, cheap, interesting restaurants and areas to check out. Some amazing bars and Georgian food. A major city but still slowly becoming more English-speaking and international. Some great Airbnbs and some really hilariously bad ones. A city with many facets.
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 31° 88° 29° 84°AQI 19✈️13.513648145544$1,449 / mo🌇 Also went here5 peopleIt's possible to live in Hong Kong on the cheap. You've got to live far out in the New Territories, or on an outlying island. I spent a summer living happily on Lamma Island for ~$500USD/month in rent for one bedroom in a shared flat. Rent is really the only tricky part--everything else is relatively cheap.
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 42° 108° 31° 87°😷AQI 56✈️15.355034303331$2,941 / mo🌇 Also went here6 peopleI have been told it's the vanilla of digital nomads : easy, cheap, risk free. I loved it so much I want to move there ! Great food, great places to see and awesomely polite and nice people.
🎒 Nomad 💵 Cost 📡 Internet 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 48° 118° 34° 94°AQI 50✈️17.087167295914$1,167 / mo🌇 Also went here6 people✅ Safe
✅ Fast internet
✅ Lots of fun stuff to do
✅ Warm in the spring
✅ Good air quality on average
✅ Spacious and not crowded
✅ Easy to do business
✅ High quality of education
✅ Great hospitals
✅ Roads are very safe
✅ Great freedom of speech
✅ Democratic
✅ Everyone speaks English
✅ Very friendly to LGBT
✅ Not many people smoke tobacco
❌ Extremely expensive
❌ Very humid now
❌ Not many nomads go here
❌ Very difficult to make friends
❌ Not safe for women
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