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Europe belongs to every digital nomad favorite playground: nowhere in the world will they discover that country hopping is as hassle-free as on the Old Continent, where borders are essentially a non-existent concept, and the wide availability of trains and cheap flights makes it possible incredible easy to travel.
The one downside to Europe, however, is how expensive it can be, especially if you’re a budget-conscious nomad looking to temporarily settle somewhere affordable and cool enough: while they can be fascinating in nature, many European countries become unlivable.
Whether it’s the rising rate of overtourism, the strength of the euro against the dollar, or rising inflation, which is giving locals themselves plenty of reasons to complain, the options keep shrinking, so where exactly can remote workers go? to move house? shall not break the bank?
Here are our top five picks for European places where it costs less than $2,000 per month to live:
Rijeka, Croatia
Croatia’s third largest urban center, Rijeka is a surprisingly multicultural city and seaport known for its diverse demographics and numerous cultural attractions.
It is rooted in both the Croatian and Italian worlds and is a melting pot of neighboring cultures.
Due to its proximity to Italy, more specifically Venice, which lies across the Adriatic inlet, the city has its own unique dialect of the endangered Venetian language (Fiumian), spoken mainly by ethnic Italians living locally, as well as Chakavian, a regional language. dialect of Croatian.
One of the most famous sights is the Croatian National Theater Ivan pl. Zajc stands out, an 18th century initiative by famous Austrian architects Fellner & Hellner and a Venetian-inspired Old Town dominated by the medieval Church of the Assumption.
For digital nomads, Rijeka is one of the top destinations in Croatiaas it only costs $1,677 per month to live and work there remotely, according to data collected by Nomad listnot to mention the good air quality, proximity to the coast and internet speed (average 22 mbps).
Gran Canaria, Spain
Gran Canaria, the main island of Spain’s autonomous Canary archipelago, is a proven hotspot for winter sun, with warm temperatures all year round, white sandy beaches, nature reserves and lively city breaks, especially Las Palmas.
On the digital nomad side, it has become known for its high quality of life, easy access to nature, relaxed atmosphere and, most importantly, lower cost of living compared to other destinations in mainland Spain.
It obviously depends on where you are based, as prices in Las Palmas, the regional capital, can be higher than in the rural, mountainous interior, but it only costs $1,974 on average to stay in Gran Canaria monthly.
Some of the aspects that nomads love most about Gran Canaria are its sunny, temperate climate, thanks to its geographical proximity to the African continent, the fact that English is widely spokenespecially among young people in larger cities, and lower food prices.
Antalya, Turkey
Antalya, also called the Queen of the Eastern Mediterranean, is a beautiful seaside resort in Turkiye with millennia upon millennia of accumulated history and a unique blend of Old world charm and modern coastal developments that can call themselves their own.
The old town, known locally as Kaleici, is a maze-like cobbled zone lined with traditional shops and restaurants, guarded by a 2,000-year-old Roman city gate, and it is easily Antalya’s most picturesque and culturally important district.
In Konyaalti, however, the old cityscape gives way to clusters of skyscrapers and residential buildings, spread across a sandy and gravel beach strip, bordered by waters of the shiniest blue, within walking distance of westernized eateries and leisure and shopping complexes.
Antalya does old and historicbut that’s what it is cool and trendyand its low cost of living – Nomad List estimates it is possible to live here for $1,235 per month – make it a highly sought-after destination for remote workers from both Europe and the US
Now that Turkiye has lifted the visa requirement for Americans, Antalya has become even more attractive to the average American visitor.
Split, Croatia
The second Croatian entry on this list, Split, is a unique city in the sense that it originally developed around the abandoned ruins of a Roman palace built for an emperor. This means that much of the so-called old city can still be found within the remaining walls of this ancient structure.
It consists of a series of winding alleys leading to hidden patios and family bakeries, but outside Diocletian’s Fortress, visitors will find a palm-lined marina interspersed with luxury hotels, nightclubs and charming oceanside cafes.
Just like Antalya in Turkiye, Split has stolen our hearts combination of the European ‘old’ and 21st century seaside holiday: seeing age-old monuments coexisting harmoniously – is not a strange sight here.
Then there’s Split’s affordability: based on 726 impressions from members of Nomad listIn Croatia’s online community, nomads can pay around $1,998 per month living among locals in Croatia’s second city.
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