20 Top Cities for Remote Work on a Budget

Antalya, Turkey

• 💻 Internet: 60–100 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $450–$800/month

• 🏖️ Mediterranean vibes, historic sites, and solid digital infrastructure

Quito, Ecuador

• 💻 Internet: 40–60 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $400–$850/month

• 🏔️ High-altitude charm, cool climate, wallet-friendly living

Sofia, Bulgaria

• 💻 Internet: 60–100 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $600–$950/month

• 🏛️ Culture-rich EU city with blazing-fast fiber

Penang, Malaysia

• 💻 Internet: 70–100 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $500–$850/month

• 🍜 Foodie paradise, English-friendly, top-notch healthcare

Granada, Nicaragua

• 💻 Internet: 40–60 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $400–$700/month

• 🌞 Colonial charm and a super low cost of living

Arequipa, Peru

• 💻 Internet: 50–70 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $400–$800/month

• 🌄 Sunny, historic, and easy to settle into

Belgrade, Serbia

• 💻 Internet: 60–120 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $500–$950/month

• 🎶 Gritty and vibrant with a strong cafe and nomad scene

Pokhara, Nepal

• 💻 Internet: 40–60 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $300–$650/month

• 🧘 Lakeside tranquility with reliable fiber for deep focus

Skopje, North Macedonia

• 💻 Internet: 60–80 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $400–$800/month

• 🏞️ Balkan bargain with history and heart

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

• 💻 Internet: 40–80 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $400–$850/month

• 🌄 Mountain charm, expat community, great value

Tirana, Albania

• 💻 Internet: 60–90 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $500–$900/month

• 📲 Fast fiber, digital nomad visa, and low costs

Bucharest, Romania

• 💻 Internet: 100–200 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $600–$950/month

• 🚀 Europe’s speed king for internet—and still affordable

Vilnius, Lithuania

• 💻 Internet: 100–200 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $650–$1,000/month

• 📚 Artistic, elegant, and one of Europe’s best-kept secrets

Santa Marta, Colombia

• 💻 Internet: 40–70 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $400–$850/month

• 🌴 Beachfront city with growing digital potential

Taghazout, Morocco

• 💻 Internet: 40–60 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $450–$900/month

• 🏄 Surf town with serious nomad energy and beachside coworking

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

• 💻 Internet: 100 Mbps+

• 🏠 Airbnb: $600–$900/month

• 🧛 Transylvanian tech hub with cool energy and Gothic flair

La Paz, Bolivia

• 💻 Internet: 40–70 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $400–$700/month

• 🚡 Sky-high living with low prices and creative energy

Davao City, Philippines

• 💻 Internet: 50–100 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $500–$900/month

• 🌴 Safe, friendly, and future-focused

Zagreb, Croatia

• 💻 Internet: 60–100 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $600–$950/month

• ☕ Stylish capital with EU access and café culture

Tunis, Tunisia

• 💻 Internet: 40–60 Mbps

• 🏠 Airbnb: $400–$750/month

• 🌊 Mediterranean lifestyle meets North African flair

---

🧭 Why These Cities Work

• 💸 Lower rent than major Western cities

• ⚡ Reliable internet—all cities above average global speeds

• 🌐 Global access—many with easy visas or visa-free entry

• 🎒 Culture + comfort—ideal mix of livability and adventure

---

✈️ Ready to go remote in real life?
Whether you're looking for mountains, beaches, or baroque boulevards, this list gives you options where you can thrive—without breaking the bank.

Drop a comment or forward this to your digital nomad crew.
More global living tips landing in your inbox soon.