Compare monthly costs between 25+ cities. Pre-loaded data for popular digital nomad destinations — or enter your own numbers.
If you earn this much in City 1, how much would you need in City 2 for the same lifestyle?
Based on the cost-of-living ratio between the two cities. Savings rate would also improve proportionally.
Our comparator uses six spending categories that cover the typical monthly budget for a digital nomad or expat: rent (1-bedroom apartment in a central location), food and groceries (mix of cooking and eating out), transport (monthly pass or typical rideshare costs), utilities and internet, coworking or office space, and entertainment (social activities, gym, etc.).
The pre-loaded data comes from Numbeo, Expatistan, and first-hand reports from digital nomad communities as of early 2026. Prices are in USD and represent a comfortable (not luxury) lifestyle. You can override any value with your own data for a personalized comparison.
Bangkok claimed the title of the world's most visited city in 2025 with over 32 million international visitors. The Thai capital offers a unique combination of ultra-low living costs, world-class street food, excellent internet infrastructure, and a thriving digital nomad community. A comfortable nomad lifestyle here costs $1,100-1,800/month — roughly 65-70% less than New York or London.
Cost of living is just one piece of the puzzle. Consider visa requirements (check our visa checker), time zone overlap with clients or team, internet speed (critical for video calls), air quality (seasonal issue in some Asian cities), and healthcare access. Our cost of living index ranks 40+ cities on all these factors.