Tired of hearing staple digital nomad destinations like Bali, Chiang Mai or Medellin?
Us too!
We have been digital nomads in all 3 locations and we get why they are continuously on the list of the top digital nomad destinations:
- fast, stable wifi
- good digital nomad communities
- affordable cost of living
and so much more! But sometimes even these creature comforts as digital nomads…
…you just don’t want to live in the overhyped digital nomad destinations all the time right?
That’s why we’ve created this list of the top 21x underrated digital nomad destinations that aren’t as popular (yet) and they all have massive potential to become digital nomad hotspots in the future.
Here’s the 21 underrated digital nomad destinations worth a second look.
Quick Answer: 21x Underrated Digital Nomad Destinations
We get it – you’ve been there and done that!
If you’re done with these over-hyped locations, check out any of these underrated digital nomad destinations for your next adventure:
- Antalya, Turkey
- Antigua, Guatemala
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Timisoara, Romania
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Dahab, Egypt
- Crete, Greece
- Goa, India
- Kotor, Montenegro
- Krakow, Poland
- Placencia, Belize
- San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Siargao, Philippines
- Skopje, North Macedonia
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Taghazout, Morocco
- Dulan, Taiwan
- Tirana, Albania
- Windhoek, Namibia
- Zagreb, Croatia
What Are Digital Nomad Destinations?
I want to be very clear.
A travel destination ≠ a digital nomad destination.
What’s the difference?
Let’s say you went on vacation to Nepal and hiked the Himalayas – it’d be a great travel destination, right? But what if you tried to live in Nepal for a month where the wifi is spotty, slow and unreliable…
…then it wouldn’t be a suitable digital nomad destination right? That’s why it’s so important to make the distinction between the two – as you’ll see why some destinations were chosen over others.
What Factors Make Digital Nomad Destinations Great?
Here’s the thing:
A digital nomad destination requires a little more research and infrastructure than a travel destination. As you’re working online while slow traveling a country, you need to have these things in place already:
- Fast, Reliable Wifi: This is probably the most important factor for digital nomads. If you can’t make money online while traveling, well…you won’t be traveling for much longer! It’s honestly as simple as that. If you wanted to go on vacation to a certain destination, that’s a whole other story. Most digital nomads require speeds of at least 15+ Mbps but of course the higher, the better!
- Coworking/Coliving Spaces: If coworking spaces are opening up in a certain location, that’s a good indication that it could become a digital nomad destination in the future. Coliving spaces are hit and miss depending on if they are specifically for digital nomads or not. They are also a great way to make friends and quickly find a digital nomad community wherever you are!
- Digital Nomad Community: One of the reasons digital nomads stop this lifestyle is because of loneliness. It’s a real thing that affects everyone who pursues location independence – we’ve experienced it even as a digital nomad couple! That’s why it’s super important to find digital nomad communities in every place you go.
- Affordable Cost Of Living: Most digital nomads stay in a specific place for at least a month or maybe 3 months! As digital nomads or remote workers, you can’t be spending heaps of money on accommodation or activities like you would if you were on a vacation. That’s why each city on this list needed to have an affordable cost of living for monthly stays.
- High Quality Of Life: One of the reasons places like Bali or Chiang Mai became huge digital nomad cities is because, for a low cost of living, you could have a high quality of life still. We love getting our value for money (Matthew especially) and that’s one of the things we look for in a new digital nomad destination.
- Comfortable & Relaxed Lifestyle: A lot of digital nomads also just want to be comfortable while they work hard on their online businesses. Digital nomad destinations that allow you to have an easy life (in terms of transport options, cafes, restaurants and more) make it a great place to live and simply get work done.
I’ll be honest – not all the digital nomad destinations below will have every single thing ticked off to its fullest. For example, some places might only have 1 coworking space but that’s okay because again it’s an indicator that it has the potential to grow into a digital nomad hotspot.
These underrated digital nomad destinations are sure to surprise you, give you the kind of lifestyle you’re after and still have some of those needed digital nomad creature comforts!
21x (Underrated) Digital Nomad Destinations To Travel To In 2022
Are you ready to get started on this list of underrated digital nomad destinations? I was so excited to research this and I think I found some pretty cool hidden gems!
This list is divided into the different continents/regions so you can easily choose and see what cities or countries you might want to hit up! They are in no particular order apart from that. I looked at things like cost of living, Airbnb prices, communities and wifi (of course).
These 21 underrated digital nomad destinations are sure to inspire you for your next trip!
Let’s get started!
Underrated Digital Nomad Destinations In Europe
You’ve got the beautiful countries in Western Europe like Portugal, Spain, France and more. But what about Eastern Europe? Places like the Balkan countries are considered to be hidden gems.
Not many people venture further out from the European staple but it’s definitely worth a second look! These countries are pretty developed and usually have a MUCH lower cost of living than Western Europe – making them great digital nomads destinations with plenty of potential.
Here’s the list of the underrated digital nomad destinations in Europe:
1. Antalya, Turkey 🇹🇷
Turkey is a beautiful country with rich culture, natural beauty and delicious food. While it borders Europe and Asia, it’s become a great hub for major international flights and transfers.
Antalya is located in the south of Turkey which is known as the gateway to the Mediterranean Sea. In this small beach town, you can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle as a digital nomad. As the internet connection continues to improve – you can already have a lower cost of living with a high quality of life. Lots of people in the digital nomad groups are beginning to mention Antalya and we think that means the community there could be growing more and more each year!
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Antalya, Turkey:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $756+ USD
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $850 USD
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 10+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: beach life, good value for money, growing digital nomad community
- ❌ Downsides: wifi can drop in and out, (very) small town vibes
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 7/10
2. Belgrade, Serbia 🇷🇸
Serbia is located in Southeastern Europe, close to the Balkan states. This country hasn’t gained much traction in the digital nomad world because of its harsh winters…
…but if you time it correctly and visit during the summertime – you will be rewarded with sunshine, a good standard of living and easy internet access. Some rivers run through the city of Belgrade which makes it beautiful to go for long walks and enjoy nature. Apartments are pretty affordable and if you can snag one on the waterfront – even better views for you.
We think Belgrade has a lot of potential to become a digital nomad destination in the future (but only during the summers lol)!
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Belgrade, Serbia:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $1,513
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $750
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 12+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: cheaper cost of living, cool day trips, cafe culture
- ❌ Downsides: harsh winters, too much smoking (especially indoors at cafes/restaurants)
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 6/10
3. Timisoara, Romania 🇷🇴
The town of Timisoara, Romania is quickly picking up some traction amongst digital nomads. The small town offers a low cost of living prices, a growing digital nomad community and good wifi speeds.
Timisoara has good infrastructure, public transport options and it’s pretty close to other digital nomad hotspots like Budapest and Sofia. This is a great digital nomad destination if you enjoy history, architecture and don’t mind not living close to big bodies of water.
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Timisoara, Romania:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $1,389
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $700
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 15+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: charming town, beautiful architecture, growing digital nomad community
- ❌ Downsides: land-locked, cold winters
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 7/10
4. Crete, Greece 🇬🇷
Oh, Greece…one of the most beautiful countries we have ever had the privilege of visiting! We were living in Athens as digital nomads and only visited Crete for a long weekend trip. We immediately wished we were in Crete instead of Athens! It had all we wanted in a digital nomad destination.
The wifi was fast enough, the cost of living is surprisingly affordable and there’s a growing digital nomad community already there! The city of Chania on the island of Crete is a great place to make your base while you explore the rest of this huge Greek island! There’s even a coliving space called Greek Escape that makes it easy to meet like-minded people.
While it’s not the cheapest digital nomad destination on this list, we have to say the lifestyle will be worth it. I mean who doesn’t want to eat amazing food (med cuisine is the best) and live close to hundreds of beaches!
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Crete, Greece:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $1,938
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $950
- 👩🏻💻 Internet Speed: 25+ Mpbs
- ✅ Highlights: amazing food, good lifestyle, stable wifi
- ❌ Downsides: a tad more expensive
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 8/10
5. Kotor, Montenegro 🇲🇪
Are you a big fan of living close to a body of water? This stunning town in Montenegro offers beautiful lake and mountain views straight from your Airbnb apartment.
Kotor has become popular in recent years as a summer destination in Eastern Europe. While it’s a very small town – there are plenty of things to do, fortresses to discover and a relaxing lifestyle. It isn’t as cheap as it once was but we think it’s still very affordable when compared to the standard of living. Kotor, Montenegro is definitely on the path to becoming a top digital nomad destination in the summertime!
There’s a coliving space in Kotor which were tempted to join because it looks amazing! You can book it through Floasis, a booking platform that specializes in coliving houses and communities.
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Kotor, Montenegro:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $1,844
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $1,000
- 👩🏻💻 Internet Speed: 14 Mbps+
- ✅ Highlights: lake views, good hikes, growing community
- ❌ Downsides: getting more expensive for summertime, might be too small-town
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 7/10
6. Krakow, Poland 🇵🇱
Poland is a country of transformation. From its dark past, the country has been able to move forward and innovate to become a popular travel destination.
Krakow is a hidden gem in Poland as a digital nomad destination. The wifi is fast and stable enough to get all your work done, there are a couple of coworking spaces popping up and the value for money in Krakow is undeniable! Our friend, Jeremy, spent a few weeks living in Krakow and he absolutely loved it! There are plenty of things to do whether that’s day trips to other cities, visiting Auschwitz or the town itself is pretty charming to stroll around. Krakow is high on our digital nomad destination list and we can’t wait to explore it ourselves.
The most attractive part about becoming a Krakow digital nomad is the low cost of living with the high quality of life you can have!
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Krakow, Poland:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $1,715
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $700
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 30+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: cheap cost of living, beautiful architecture, growing digital nomad community
- ❌ Downsides: cold winters, smoking everywhere
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 8.5/10
7. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦
Sarajevo is a small town filled with a mix of East meets West cultures. It is at the center of the Balkans and a great place for you if you love history, culture and character!
Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina which means it’s more of a city where people work and live in. Mostar is the most popular trip to take from Sarajevo which is easy to do if you’re living in Sarajevo as a digital nomad. The cost of living is pretty low compared to other European countries – you can easily find Airbnbs for less than $700 USD per month.
I don’t believe this will become a super popular digital nomad destination just because it might get too small and possibly boring. But like I said – it’s easy enough to do day trips!
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $2,093
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $720
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 7+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: nice architecture, rich history
- ❌ Downsides: getting expensive
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 7/10
8. Skopje, North Macedonia 🇲🇰
Skopje has lots of potential to become a rising digital nomad destination in the future. The cost of living is pretty low and the quality of life is very comfortable!
Skopje is the capital and the largest city in North Macedonia. The city has lots of history and culture running through its streets. You can take day trips to other towns or simply hike the fortresses all across town! It’s very clean, easy to walk around and a great place to stay for a month as a digital nomad. The wifi is pretty good and the Airbnb costs are very low considering what you get. If you’re after value for money – Skopje is a great digital nomad destination!
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Skopje, North Macedonia:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $1,294
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $600
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 20+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: low rental prices, value for money
- ❌ Downsides: cold winters, not much to do
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 6.5/10
9. Sofia, Bulgaria 🇧🇬
The popular digital nomad destination is usually Bansko when people think of Bulgaria. This is because there’s a coworking space that offers an amazing community!
Sofia is usually overlooked because of the popularity of Bansko but if you want something different then it’s a great place to go instead! There are a couple of coworking spaces, tons of cafes and a lower cost of living than other European countries. You won’t have to worry about wifi in Sofia and it’s a cool city to explore!
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Sofia, Bulgaria:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $1,349
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $725
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 20+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: safe, fast internet, spacious city
- ❌ Downsides: cold winters, lots of smoking
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 7.5/10
10. Tirana, Albania 🇦🇱
Albania as a whole is such an underrated destination! There are beautiful beaches, various landscapes and lots of natural beauty to explore.
Tirana is the capital of Albania and it’s the place you’ll likely fly into. While the most popular digital nomad destination is usually Sarandë in the summer – Tirana is also a great option for digital nomads. While you don’t get to enjoy the sea views, you’ll have easy access to a fast internet connection and a comfortable city life. It’s much cheaper to rent an Airbnb in Tirana than Sarande so you can save money here and simply take a weekend trip to the beach instead!
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Tirana, Albania:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $1,197
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $780
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 10+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: affordable, value for money
- ❌ Downsides: not much to do, cold winters
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 6.5/10
11. Zagreb, Croatia 🇭🇷
Croatia is one of the first countries to openly welcome digital nomads. They are one of the first countries to introduce digital nomad visas. With beautiful landscapes, architecture and rich history – we can see why it’s a popular country for digital nomads to keep visiting!
Most digital nomads tend to live in Split which is also a very popular tourist destination. If you want to stay away from the crowds and a lower cost of living – Zagreb might be the better digital nomad destination for you. Wifi won’t be an issue and it’s a lower cost of living than Split (which you can always do a weekend trip to).
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Zagreb, Croatia:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $2,037
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $850
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 14+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: affordable, nice architecture, growing digital nomad hub
- ❌ Downsides: cold winters
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 8.5/10
Underrated Digital Nomad Destinations in Asia
The list of underrated digital nomad destinations in Asia is pretty low. The reason is that a lot of the places in Asia are super popular already for digital nomads (ehem Bali and Thailand).
These digital nomad destinations aren’t as popular…yet! The infrastructure is improving and we think these locations are definitely rising stars!
12. Goa, India 🇮🇳
Yes – India!
Goa is a beach town in the south of India. The vibes are much more chill and laid-back than other places in India which is why it could be a great digital nomad destination!
The Airbnb prices are relatively low for being so close to the beach! You can go to cafes in the mornings to work and take an afternoon walk on the beach – sounds like a great lifestyle to me! The wifi isn’t the best for intense work but it is slowly improving! If you love Indian food and living by the beach – maybe Goa is a place you need to check out!
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Goa, India:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $1,237
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $500
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 14+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: beach lifestyle, warm all year, lots to do
- ❌ Downsides: high humidity, not much English spoken
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 7/10
13. Siargao, Philippines 🇵🇭
I have a love/hate relationship with the Philippines. I’m half American and half Filipino, spending lots of years living in the Philippines with my family. I believe it’s one of the most underrated destinations in Asia – the beaches are more beautiful, the people are super friendly and it’s not a huge culture shock for most tourists. However – with all the corruption, the country is developing at a very slow rate! The wifi is spotty and expensive and it’s just not easy to get around.
Siargao is a rising digital nomad destination – a lot of people have said it reminds them of Koh Phangan, a popular island in Thailand. The luscious palm trees, beautiful beaches and laid-back lifestyle will attract digital nomads to live here for at least a month. The wifi isn’t the best but it’s definitely getting there!
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Siargao, Philippines:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $1,343
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $850
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 6+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: island lifestyle, lots to do, people speak good Engish
- ❌ Downsides: slow internet, high humidity, high rental prices
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 7/10
14. Dulan, Taiwan 🇹🇼
You’ve probably never heard of Dulan, Taitung before – neither did I!
When I asked my friend Jody of what she thought were underrated digital nomad destinations, she mentioned Dulan! This is a coastal, beach town in Taiwan famous for surfing. The wifi is pretty good all-around Taiwan even if you’re in a beach town which makes it a great digital nomad destination! The cost of living is a bit higher than other digital nomad hotspots in Asia but it isn’t too bad.
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Dulan, Taiwan:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $2,207
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $1,000
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 10+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: beach lifestyle, high standard of living
- ❌ Downsides: expensive, under-developed
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 6.5/10
Underrated Digital Nomad Destinations In Africa
There are a couple of top digital nomad destinations in Africa already such as Zanzibar in Tanzania or Cape Town in South Africa. But you’re here to check out the underrated spots right?
Here are some places that have potential to become top digital nomad destinations in the future:
15. Dahab, Egypt 🇪🇬
There is so much more to Egypt than the pyramids! If you’ve wanted to truly explore Egypt, staying for a month or more can be a great way to see it all.
Dahab is a beautiful seaside town in Egypt. If Cairo is too big and too busy for you – you’d like Dahab more! The infrastructure is getting better day by day to be able to handle the digital nomad lifestyle. Wifi Tribe recently held a retreat in Dahab which is a great sign it’s suitable for other digital nomads to live and work. While the wifi isn’t the fastest yet, it’s definitely not the worst! If you love to scuba dive – there are also lots of dive sites nearby! Overall, Dahab is a great beach town to live in without the hefty prices.
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Dahab, Egypt:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $911
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $700
- 👩🏻💻 Internet Speed: 7+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: very low cost of living, warm weather
- ❌ Downsides: not super safe, slow internet
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 7/10
16. Taghazout, Morocco 🇲🇦
Morocco is such an interesting and cool country to visit! You can explore the Sahara Desert, eat amazing food and there are plenty of other towns that are popular tourist destinations.
If you’re looking for an underrated digital nomad destination in Morocco, Taghazout might be the place for you! It’s also a laid-back, beach town most known for its surfing. There’s already a very popular co-working and coliving space set up here called SunDesk! You’re sure to have an instant community of location-independent travelers and you can rest knowing that you’ve got fast, table wifi while living at SunDesk.
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Taghazout, Morocco:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $1,216
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $850
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 5+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: surf town, warm weather, good food
- ❌ Downsides: slow wifi, high rental prices
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 6.5/10
17. Windhoek, Namibia 🇳🇦
Windhoek is the capital city of Namibia. It’s one of the cleanest cities in Southern Africa. You will be enchanted with the beautiful architecture and history of this city.
There’s a new coliving experience opening in Windhoek, Namibia called Wild Wifi. If you’re unsure about visiting Namibia by yourself – try joining the coliving community! You will have an instant group of friends and the hosts usually hold safari tours you can join. We can see this becoming a rising digital nomad destination as the infrastructure continues to improve!
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Windhoek, Namibia:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $1,923
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $800
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 5+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: affordable, English is widely spoken, lots to do
- ❌ Downsides: slow wifi, can get dangerous
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 6.5/10
Underrated Digital Nomad Destinations In Latin America
Thinking about becoming a Latin America digital nomad?
There are plenty of top digital nomad destinations in Latin America such as Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Medellin, Colombia. But maybe you’ve been there and done that right?
So have we! That’s why we created this list of digital nomad destinations in Latin America that are highly underrated (or just undiscovered yet).
18. Antigua, Guatemala 🇬🇹
We loved being Antigua digital nomads – it’s one of our favorite places in Latin America!
There are plenty of cafes to work from (Artista de Cafe is the best), 5+ co-working spaces in the area and a pretty big expat community. If you’re a nature lover – you will love Antigua too. There are plenty of hikes up to volcanoes, weekend trips to Lake Atitlan or hot springs close to the city center.
The digital nomad community is pretty strong here and it continues to grow – while we were living in Antigua we made so many new friends! The infrastructure is well set up for digital nomads to live and cowork from there. The only thing is that it is pretty expensive to rent an Airbnb in Antigua. You don’t get great value for money but it’s still worth the visit for a couple of months.
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Antigua, Guatemala:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $1,393
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $800
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 20+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: lots to do, growing digital nomad community
- ❌ Downsides: getting pretty expensive
- ✈ TTA Rating: 7.5/10
19. Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷
I wish we went to Buenos Aires especially after I saw the kind of apartments you can get for less than $700 USD!
Buenos Aires, Argentina is already a rising digital nomad destination but it seems people are yet to really visit. That’s why I still included it on this list. It’s such a unique city – you’ll feel like you’re in Europe with the stunning architecture but still be reminded that you’re in Argentina with the amazing food all around.
There are more than 50+ co-working spaces around Buenos Aires which means the infrastructure is pretty good around the city. The cost of living is pretty low in Buenos Aires and you will get a high quality of life if you stay there.
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Buenos Aires, Argentina:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $1,300
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $700
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 10+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: low cost of living, great food & architecture, lots to do
- ❌ Downsides: can get dangerous
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 8/10
20. Placencia, Belize 🇧🇿
Want to live that tropical, Caribbean lifestyle?
Placencia, Belize is located on the coast and offers the laid-back, chill, island life you might be after. The wifi is improving all around Belize and there’s even a coliving community there called Noma Collective.
The only thing about Belize is that it can get pretty expensive to live there but again if you really wanted to have a high quality of life – it doesn’t get much better than living 5 minutes away from the beach here.
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For Placencia, Belize:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $2,120
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $1,200
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 10+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: beach lifestyle,
- ❌ Downsides: expensive, expensive, expensive and intense humidity
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 6/10
21. San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico 🇲🇽
We were living in San Cristobal de las Casas for 2 months and absolutely loved it!
If you want a change of scenery and climate like we did, this is a great Mexican town to visit! There are a couple of coworking spaces in San Cristobal already and the wifi can be pretty good (25+ Mbps). There’s a digital nomad community that is exploding there, thanks to our friends at Co.404 Coliving!
As San Cristobal de las Casas digital nomads, we were shocked at how digital nomadism has already made its way to this small, colonial town in the state of Chiapas. The cost of living in San Cristobal de las Casas is very low and you can have a great digital nomad lifestyle here! The only thing you need to be aware of is that it can get very cold here!
Quick Digital Nomad Facts For San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico:
- 💸 Average Cost of Living: $1,210
- 🏡 Average Airbnb Prices: $700
- 👩🏻💻 Wifi Speed: 20+ Mbps
- ✅ Highlights: tight communities, low cost of living, good food
- ❌ Downsides: cold weather, hard to get to
- 🗺 TTA Rating: 7.5/10
The Best Underrated Digital Nomad Destination In Our Opinion Is…
Matthew’s choice is…Buenos Aires, Argentina! 🇦🇷
Buenos Aires is a hidden gem amongst hidden gems. It almost feels like you are in Europe, without the hefty price tag. Buenos Aires is an incredibly modern city with lots to see and explore. If you have never traveled to South America before it’s the perfect place to dip your toes in. And if you love a good steak, you’ll feel right at home!
Ashley’s choice is…Krakow, Poland! 🇵🇱
I think this is going to become a top digital nomad destination in the future. There are already coworking spaces popping up, a low cost of living and high quality of life – you can’t be that! The culture, history and location also make it a great base in Europe.
Bottom Line: Are These Underrated Destinations For Digital Nomad Worth A Second Look?
Yes – most definitely!
While they might not have the best facilities yet for digital nomads, they are definitely on their way to get there and we believe each city has the potential to grow into a top digital nomad destination in the future.
If you’re tired of visiting these over-hyped digital nomad destinations, try any of these amazing cities out! You might be shocked, surprised and actually love it.
Do you have an underrated digital nomad destination that’s *not on this list? Comment below and let us know your thoughts! We love discovering hidden gems!
