Two Vietnamese destinations surprisingly appeared in the top 4 places with the lowest costs in Asia for international visitors staying for many days combined with remote work (digital nomads), based on a survey of American visitors.
Asia is the undisputed destination for international travelers - digital nomads who love to be outside their comfort zones and are looking for a higher quality of life while spending much less.
Think, for example, of Pattaya, Thailand, where visitors can rent a beachfront apartment for around $536 a month, or even Canggu, a laid-back coastal village in Bali, where ordering a meal at a local restaurant will set you back just $2.59.
In the digital nomad world, these costs are affordable, but what they need is other options to make their money go further. Living in Bali costs around $1,939 a month, which is quite attractive. However, there are other places where monthly expenses are less than $1,000. So where are they?
With estimates provided by Nomads, the largest crowdsourced platform for tracking nomad trends on the Internet, there are four digital nomad destinations where you can live a pretty comfortable life for under $1,000 per month.
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Everyone knows Indonesia for Jakarta and Bali, but have you heard of Yogyakarta? Located on the jungle-covered island of Java, this is Indonesia's only city officially ruled by a monarchy, home to the Sultan's royal residence, UNESCO-listed 18th-century palaces, Dutch colonial buildings and the bustling Jalan Malioboro...
On Nomads, respondents said they loved Yogyakarta for its safety (most reported little crime), walkability (it's a small city of about 375,000), and being well-equipped to host nomads, with plenty of cafes to work in.
However, the downsides are that traffic safety seems to be bad, so Travel Off Path advises visitors to be extra careful when crossing the street, English speaking levels are low, and it's really not good for nightlife. In return, staying here costs visitors only 894 USD/month.
Vientiane, Laos
Many nomads "disparage" Laos for not being a coastal country and therefore not having paradise beaches, and for being less developed than average, even for Southeast Asia, which makes it more difficult to adapt, but you should not ignore the capital of this country - Vientiane.
On Nomads, Vientiane is rated as less exciting than regional capitals and has slower internet; on the other hand, it is praised for being safe, easy to get around, having a good annual Air Quality Index of 33 (anything below 50 is acceptable) and being inexpensive, with digital nomads spending an average of $868 per month.
Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Nestled along the Red River Delta, Ninh Binh is the perfect antithesis of bustling Hanoi. Of course, the province is much smaller in comparison, with just 130,517 residents, but locals benefit from a slower, even cheaper lifestyle and the surrounding nature remains largely untouched.
Obviously this isn't the place to come for a vibrant social scene and crowded backpacker hostel parties.
However, if you enjoy hiking or taking a scenic boat ride to historic temples built on emerald lakes, Ninh Binh is the place for you.
If you’re really looking for some peace and quiet, you can even book an entire month’s stay on Airbnb for a whopping $394. In fact, your total costs will likely be less than $814, including food, utilities, and transportation for the entire month.
Aside from its surprisingly low affordability, recent Nomads travellers have praised Ninh Binh for its 'good' food safety, the availability of co-working spaces and the locals' friendliness to foreigners.
Hue, Vietnam
Vietnam's ancient capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes fortresses, magnificent palaces and ancient pagodas, Hue is certainly not a place you'll be rushing to leave after a weekend if you love exploring.
The best part is that living here is cheap, with Nomads estimating monthly costs at $948: In fact, you can get a bowl of pho for around $1, a pitcher of domestic beer for just $0.79, and rent an entire modern apartment for $419 a month.
Hue is also a great destination for nightlife. Many bars and venues welcome expats all week long, crime is low and locals are particularly friendly to foreigners.
According to thanhnien.vn
Source: https://baohanam.com.vn/du-lich/hai-diem-den-du-lich-cua-viet-nam-co-chi-phi-thap-nhat-chau-a-142589.html
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