A newly released February 2026 cost-of-living study has identified Chiang Mai, Thailand, as the most affordable city in the world for digital nomads, reinforcing its long-standing reputation as a budget-friendly hub for remote workers. The findings arrive at a time when rising rents and inflation in traditional nomad hotspots are prompting many professionals to reassess where they base themselves.
According to the report, titled “Chiang Mai is the #1 Cheapest Digital Nomad City in 2026 — The Full Cost Breakdown,” remote workers can comfortably live in the northern Thai city for under $1,000 per month. With apartment rents averaging below $400 and coworking memberships priced at approximately $85, Chiang
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