Digital nomads: These cities have the lowest rent for remote workers

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.

But moving abroad can be expensive. In some cities, the cost of living is eye-wateringly high with rent a particularly big concern.

So where are the cheapest places for working travellers to live?

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).

So before you start looking at the map, here are the 10 cheapest destinations for digital nomads.

The capital of Costa Rica, San Jose is the gateway to the beaches and parks of this stunning Central American country. It’s also worth visiting in its own right, with a well-established party scene, buzzing with craft breweries and dance clubs.

The country has a dedicated digital nomad visa to make moving there as a remote worker as easy as possible.

Six months rent in a one bedroom flat: £3,566 (€4,094).

Explore the mediaeval charm of Ljubljana, a buzzing university town with 45,000 students. Sandwiched between Italy and Croatia, it’s an ideal spot for those who want to European charm without European prices.

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