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With the world opening up, there’s been a renewed interest in travelling and working in different countries as a digital nomad.
Being a digital nomad is usually done as an individual or with a partner or friend, but even entire families can get in on the action.
I’ve been a full-time digital nomad since 2019 and have lived and worked in six different countries.
Here are some estimations for how much money you’ll need to live as a digital nomad in different country tiers:
Here are some critical choices to make when budgeting for a digital nomad journey:
Your most significant expenses as a digital nomad will usually be the following:
My strategy is to pick my target country and budget according to all the above factors. I do extensive research into that country and find out the average cost of living using sources such as Numbeo to get a ballpark idea.
I’m in the mid-range regarding travel costs; I don’t need the fanciest accommodations, but I can’t do the hostel life anymore either.
I also highly recommend having an emergency fund of at least six months before starting this journey, as many issues can happen during long-term travel.
How much money it takes to live as a digital nomad depends on the person, the lifestyle choices, and the country you will live in. If you can figure out these things, you’ll have a good idea of how much money it’ll take to live comfortably.
Christopher Liew is a CFA Charterholder and former financial advisor. He writes personal finance tips for thousands of daily Canadian readers on his Wealth Awesome website.
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