In the past few years, digital nomads have become a hot topic. People who make their living online are able to do so from anywhere in the world as long as there is an internet connection — and that’s where cities come in. With more and more remote workers making their home base from one location, a new list of places to live if you are a digital nomad has emerged. Every city has its own unique set of perks and challenges for people who work from home. Whether you are just starting out as a digital nomad or are looking for a change, here is our list of the best Asian cities for digital nomads.
BANGKOK, THAILAND
Bangkok is an amazing place to live as a digital nomad. It has a wide range of coworking spaces and virtual offices where you can work from, and a huge range of hostels where you can stay for very little. Bangkok also has great restaurants, bars, museums, and day trip options for hanging out. The biggest challenge for Bangkok is that it can be very expensive, particularly when you consider the high cost of living and the high temperatures and humidity.
SINGAPORE
Singapore is a great option for a digital nomad because it is extremely safe, with low levels of crime, and is a very easy place to live. There are many wonderful coworking spaces and co-living options, and the connection and internet speeds are very good. Singapore can be a bit sterile, with a monotonous architecture and climate, but these can be overlooked by the ease of living there.
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon, as it many call it) is the best location for people who want to live and work in Vietnam. It is a huge city with tons of coworking spaces and easy access to travel, food, and culture. The biggest challenge to living in Saigon is the cost of living, which is much higher than some of the other Asian cities on this list.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur is a great option for digital nomads, particularly those who want to live in Asia but perhaps not in Asia’s most tropical city. The city has easy access to nature, a nice climate, and a wide range of coworking spaces and co-living options. The only major challenge with Kuala Lumpur is that, as with many Asian cities, there is a lot of pollution and the city is fairly sprawling, which can make for long travel times. Summary There are many benefits to working from home, and many cities are great for digital nomads. But if you are looking to live in Asia, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, or Singapore are all great choices. These Asian cities give remote workers a wide range of options for places to live, affordable cost of living, and a nice climate. If you are considering making a move as a digital nomad, these Asian cities are great choices.
