Athens lists sixth cheapest destinations for digital nomads
Athens lists sixth cheapest destinations for digital nomads
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Athens lists sixth cheapest destinations for digital nomads

CIA Landlords have analysed the rental prices of one bedroom flats in 37 countries.
RE+D magazine
09.11.2022

As employers around the world embrace remote working, the number of digital nomads is on the rise. Thousands of people have moved to far-flung corners of the globe, exploring new cities and cultures between zoom calls.

CIA Landlords have analysed the rental prices of one bedroom flats in 37 countries.

They found that London is the most expensive city to rent a one bedroom flat at an average price of £11,088 (€12,800) for six months.

But not every destination will bankrupt you. The cheapest city - Ankara, in Türkiye  - is over £9,000 (€10,400) less expensive than London, with six months of rent in a single bed property costing an average of £1,303 (€1,504).

Στον αντίποδα η φθηνότερη πόλη είναι η Άγκυρα, στην Τουρκία καθώς το κόστος  για έξι μήνες ενοικίασης ανέρχεται κατά μέσο όρο σε £1.303  (€1.504).

Athens lists sixth, as for a six-month rental of a one-bedroom apartment, the cost reaches £2,580 (€2,959).

The cheapest destinations for digital nomads


10. San Jose, Costa Rica

The capital of Costa Rica, San Jose is the gateway to the beaches and parks of this stunning Central American country. Six months rent in a one bedroom flat: £3,566 (€4,094).

9. Ljubljana, Slovenia

There is no dedicated digital nomad visa in the country, but would-be expats can apply for other options like a Schengen visa to stay there long term. Six months rent in a one bedroom flat: £3,491 (€4,007).

8. Tallinn, Estonia

Tallinn is the capital of the small Baltic country of Estonia. The country also offers a one-year digital nomad visa. Six months rent in a one bedroom flat: £3,437 (€3,942).

7. Bratislava, Slovakia

There is no dedicated digital nomad visa in the country, but would-be expats can apply for temporary residency permits. Six months rent in a one bedroom flat: £3,354 (€3,847).

6. Athens, Greece

If you’re a fan of balmy weather, Greece is the spot for you, with its warm Mediterranean climate. The country also boasts a dedicated two-year digital nomad visa. Six months rent in a one bedroom flat: £2,580 (€2,959).

5. Riga, Latvia

Remote workers can stay in Latvia for one year on a digital nomad visa. Six months rent in a one bedroom flat: £2,313 (€2,653).

4. Budapest, Hungary

Hungary’s digital nomad visa is known as a “white card.” To apply you have to submit an initial application at a local Hungarian embassy. Six months rent in a one bedroom flat: £2,306 (€2,647).

3. Santiago, Chile

There is no specific visa for digital nomads in Chile. Instead, visitors can work on a 90 day tourist visa, that can be extended for another 90 days for around €100. Six months rent in a one bedroom flat: £2,248 (€2,580 ).

2. Bogota, Colombia

As of October 2022, a new digital nomad visa is available to foreign nationals employed outside Colombia to reside in and work remotely for up to two years. Six months rent in a one bedroom flat: £1,818 (€2,087).

1. Ankara, Turkiye

The capital of Turkey, it is the second largest city in the country after Istanbul. It’s a modern metropolis and a great gateway to the rest of the country’s stunning landscapes. There is no specific digital nomad visa in Turkiye but you can apply for a residency permit. Six months rent in a one bedroom flat: £1,303 (€1,504).

(source:euronews)