City Comparisons
Can't decide between two cities? Side-by-side comparisons across every metric that matters — cost, internet, safety, visa, and lifestyle.
Lisbon
Portugal
Prague
Czech Republic
Lisbon
Portugal
Barcelona
Spain
Lisbon
Portugal
Porto
Portugal
Chiang Mai
Thailand
Bali (Canggu)
Indonesia
Chiang Mai
Thailand
Bangkok
Thailand
Medellín
Colombia
Mexico City
Mexico
Medellín
Colombia
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Barcelona
Spain
Valencia
Spain
Bangkok
Thailand
Bali (Canggu)
Indonesia
Budapest
Hungary
Prague
Czech Republic
Budapest
Hungary
Bucharest
Romania
Tbilisi
Georgia
Bali (Canggu)
Indonesia
Cape Town
South Africa
Nairobi
Kenya
Seoul
South Korea
Taipei
Taiwan
Tokyo
Japan
Seoul
South Korea
Prague
Czech Republic
Tallinn
Estonia
Split
Croatia
Lisbon
Portugal
Panama City
Panama
Medellín
Colombia
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Da Nang
Vietnam
Mexico City
Mexico
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose between two digital nomad cities?
Compare the four factors that matter most: monthly budget (studio + coworking + food), internet speed (50 Mbps minimum for video calls), visa length (can you stay long enough to justify the move cost?), and timezone alignment with your clients. Cost and internet are the hardcoded minimums — lifestyle factors like climate, language, and nomad community density are the tiebreakers.
Which digital nomad city is cheapest in Southeast Asia?
Chiang Mai is consistently the cheapest major nomad base in Southeast Asia — a full nomad lifestyle (studio, coworking, food, transport) runs $800–1,200/month. Bali Canggu is next at $1,200–1,800/month but offers better internet infrastructure. Bangkok is $1,000–1,500/month with the strongest coworking ecosystem in the region.
Is Lisbon or Medellín better for digital nomads?
Medellín wins on cost ($1,200–1,600/month vs Lisbon's $2,000–2,800/month) and year-round spring climate. Lisbon wins on visa options (Portugal D8 digital nomad visa), EU access, and English proficiency. Medellín is better for budget nomads; Lisbon is better for EU-based nomads and those who want a clear legal framework for longer stays.
What nomad score makes a city worth moving to?
Settled Nomad's nomad score combines internet speed, cost, safety, walkability, English friendliness, and visa flexibility. A score of 8+ indicates an excellent all-around nomad base. 7–7.9 is solid with one or two trade-offs. Below 6.5, the city likely has a significant weakness — usually internet reliability, safety, or visa complexity — that experienced nomads have learned to work around.