Requiring only around $978/month for you to survive, Prague is definitely a top choice, especially when you factor in their high internet speeds of up to 40mbps. Although the winters can get extremely harsh, digital nomads flock here by the droves not only because of the blazing fast connectivity, but because of the amount of inspiration that one could get with its cobblestoned paths, magnificent cathedrals, and endless amount of museums to visit. And by the way, Prague is also home to the largest ancient castle in the world, the Prague Castle.

 

 

 

Imagine needing only around $635/month to live here. This is one of the reasons why Chiang Mai has become a hub for digital nomads and young entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia. Internet speeds can’t compare to Prague, but it’s still 20mbps worth of connection. It’s a lot smaller than the more famous city of Bangkok, but this also means that it’s a whole lot quieter as well. Healthcare is world-class despite the low price, and it is also home to an international airport from where you can conveniently fly to almost everywhere.

 

 

 

 

Riga has the same internet speeds as Prague at 40mbps, but the cost of living is higher. It’s just a fairly small difference though, as you would need around $1,143/month to live here. If you enjoy architecture though, that small hike in cost of living is more than worth it, considering that Riga is home to the largest collection of art nouveau architecture in Europe. Despite the modern conveniences that it offers, the scenes around the heart of the city could still make you feel like you’re living smack in the middle of a fairy tale.

 

 

 

 

 

You only need around $964/month to live in this city, and you could reach internet speeds of up to 20mbps. Ho Chi Minh is also on the list of Southeast Asia’s most livable cities, which probably explains why so many online entrepreneurs and other digital nomads have started setting up shop here the past couple of years. There is so much history to enjoy here as well, so there are plenty of museums and other attractions to explore should you need to take some time away from your laptop.

 

 

 

Anybody wouldn’t mind shelling out up to $1,647/month if it means having access to 80mbps the entire time. Bucharest is also strategically located, and should give you easy access to the rest of Europe should you decide to pack a few things and explore the rest of the continent, either through plane or via rail.

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, the humid weather averages at 34°C, but it’s all okay knowing that you’ll be working right at the shores of some of the best beaches you’ve ever seen. Average cost of living in Davao is $1,028/month, and although internet speeds are just at 5mbps, it’s enough for digital nomads who want to experience working smack in the middle of paradise.

Undoubtedly, the freedom and the perks that come with each of these places are more than enough for anybody to leave everything behind and start living a digital nomad’s lifestyle.