I am a digital nomad. I travel full time and try to
sustain myself while travelling. For digital nomads, it is extremely
important to know where you can live abroad, where the internet speed is
sufficient, where it’s overall safe, affordable and well, fun.
I compiled a list of 5 cities that I found most appealing as a digital
nomad. This is a subjective list so it will probably vary greatly from what
you have seen online. I only included cities that I have personally been to.
1. Playa del Carmen, Mexico

I love Playa del Carmen. It is a hotspot for people that are into trading
and cryptocurrencies but overall it is a great place for artists, digital
nomads and expats. Although it has recently become more expensive to live in
Playa, it is still fair affordable. You have a great nightlife on the 5th
avenue and stunning beaches with hot weather all year round. What more do
you need?
2. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

A classic that I can’t possibly not include in the list. It is one of the
most international cities nowadays and an amazing place to network with
expats from around the world. People that live in Dubai naturally have a
progressive mindset and value business, cooperation, innovation, technology
and ideas. Many people think it is too expensive, but it really depends on
where you go. You can get a falafel sandwich anywhere from $0.80 to $20. As
there is so much competition between 5 star hotels, last minute luxury
accommodations can be as little as $20 per night!
3. Lisbon, Portugal

Portugal is my favourite country in Europe. Lisbon my favourite city. I
always call Portugal the “Brazil of Europe” and in a weird way, it is.
People are so relaxed and chill, it gives an amazing vibe. On top of this,
Portugal is super affordable when you compare it to western European
countries. If you have a mobile data plan from the EU, you can obviously use
it in Portugal without paying any roaming fees. So that’s a bonus for me as
a German. If you have never been to Lisbon, go there, you will love it!
4. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

As for Malaysia, I absolutely love how affordable it is compared to European
prices. You can literally live in a 5 star apartment with view over the
skyline for the price of a normal hotel in Europe. In a sense, the situation
is similar to Dubai. I would argue though that Malaysia has a bit more of a
tradition-based society. You have a big Arab influence as well and some
amazing restaurants – a fusion between Asian and Arabic cuisine. And the
people are extremely friendly, welcoming and curious. The capital city Kuala
Lumpur is a great city to spend some time as a digital nomad
5. Tel Aviv, Israel

Tel Aviv is a hipster’s dream place. Amazing vegan restaurants wherever you
look, stunning street arts, endless beaches, nightlife and some of the
friendliest people in the world. If you want a special recommendation, go to
the Kaspi restaurant on the Ben Yehuda street ;)
The only negative thing about Tel Aviv is that it is quite pricey compared
to the other cities I listed. But hey, living in a hipster’s paradise has
its price…
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