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Looking for an affordable place to live as a digital nomad? These are currently the cheapest digital nomad hotspots in Asia!
Many of the world’s most popular destinations for digital nomads don’t come cheap.
Even in Asia, where you can find some of the cheapest cities for digital nomads, you need to know where to look.
Both Japan and South Korea have just announced new visas for digital nomads, but with prohibitively high income requirements and high costs of living in both countries, these won’t be an option for budget-conscious digital nomads.
Fortunately, there are still plenty of affordable destinations for digital nomads! According to Nomad listthese are currently the cheapest cities in Asia for digital nomads.
1. Hoi An, Vietnam: $794
Vietnam has become extremely popular with digital nomads lately, and it’s not hard to see why. This country is one of the cheapest in Southeast Asia and is packed with cool cities and natural beauty.
Hoi An is the perfect base for digital nomads. It is conveniently located on the country’s central coast, giving you easy access to the rest of the country. It’s a smaller city full of historic charm and influences from cultures ranging from Chinese to French to Japanese.
And best of all, Hoi An is one of the most affordable places in the world to live, with Nomad List estimating the monthly cost of living from less than $800 for a person.
2. Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia: $871
It’s no secret that Bali has become extremely trendy in recent years. And the prices reflect that: the fanciest parts of this beautiful Indonesian island have become extremely expensive!
However, there is one city in Bali that is still affordable, and that is Denpasar. It is the capital of Bali and is therefore not as focused on tourism as the popular areas of Canggu, Seminyak or Ubud.
It is also not as popular with digital nomads as the areas mentioned above, But here you will find the cheapest prices on the island with the average cost of living less than $900 per month.
3. George Town, Penang, Malaysia: $951
Another affordable city in Asia for digital nomads is George Town. This is a fast-growing hotspot for digital nomads known for its vibrant culture, delicious food, beaches and historical sights.
George Town is the colorful capital of the Malaysian island of Penang. It is a diverse, multicultural city that has something for everyone.
It’s also very affordable, so you won’t break the bank if you settle here as a digital nomad. Americans can stay in Malaysia for a maximum of 90 days.
4. Da Nang, Vietnam: $967
Another Vietnamese city you can live for less than $1,000 a month is Da Nang. This coastal city is actually just 40 minutes away from Hoi An.
The difference is that Da Nang is a large metropolis with more than 1 million inhabitants. It is also known as more of a lively beach destination than scenic, historic Hoi An.
So if that’s more your thing, Da Nang is the perfect place to stay as a digital nomad. Americans can stay in Vietnam for a maximum of 90 days.
5. Chiang Mai, Thailand: $1,002
Finally, Chiang Mai is a great city for digital nomads who don’t want to spend a lot of money.
This charming city in Thailand’s mountainous north is extremely popular with digital nomads. It’s a great place to live and gives you easy access to exploring the rest of Thailand.
Another thing to love about Thailand? It’s the country with the cheapest Airbnb prices in the world, so you can easily find a good deal on a nice apartment in Chiang Mai.
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