See what your lifeactually costs abroad

Frequently Asked Questions about NomadCost

How accurate are the cost estimates?

Our costs are based on real-world examples — actual apartment listings, restaurant menus, and coworking memberships — not averaged databases. We update prices regularly and show ranges rather than single numbers so you can plan for your actual lifestyle, not a statistical average.

What's included in the monthly budget?

Each city's budget covers the six core expenses of nomad life: housing (a private apartment or studio), food and dining, local transport, a coworking space or café work setup, entertainment, and utilities including internet. We don't include flights, insurance, or one-time setup costs.

How is NomadCost different from Nomad List or Numbeo?

Those sites show averaged data points. We show you real examples — the actual apartment you'd rent, the specific restaurant you'd eat at, the coworking space you'd work from. It's the difference between reading a spreadsheet and previewing your life. We also break every city into neighborhoods so you can compare areas, not just cities.

Can I really live on $800–$1,000/month as a digital nomad?

Yes, in several Southeast Asian cities. In Da Nang, Vietnam or Chiang Mai, Thailand, $800–$1,000 covers a modern studio, eating out daily, a coworking membership, and local transport. You won't be living in luxury, but you'll be comfortable — and we show you exactly what that looks like on each city page.

How do I choose between cities with similar budgets?

Budget is just the starting filter. After that, it's about lifestyle fit: Do you want a beach or a city? Fast nightlife or quiet focus time? A big nomad community or more local immersion? Our city pages score each location on internet, safety, walkability, nightlife, and community so you can match a city to how you actually want to live.

Are the housing examples actually available to rent?

Our housing examples represent real listings at typical price points — the kind of apartment you'd find on local platforms when you arrive. Specific listings change, but the price ranges and quality levels are reliable. Each example includes the neighborhood, type, and monthly price so you know what to expect.