Most accessible digital nomad countries in Europe

‘Euro summer’ is currently trending on Google, with searches increasing over 100% in the past quarter in the UK. But why not take it one step further and obtain a digital nomad visa, allowing you to live and work remotely in Europe, immerse yourself in the culture, and enjoy a new way of life?

To help those who are thinking about taking the plunge, global travel booking website OMIO has put together a comprehensive data index of the most accessible digital nomad countries in Europe, looking at factors such as cost of living, cost of rent, internet speed, safety and cost of visa, to name a few.

These are the most accessible digital nomad countries in Europe

1. Romania
2. Albania
3. Georgia
4. Hungary
5. Portugal
6. Croatia
7. Czech Republic
8. Spain
9. Latvia
10. Greece

Eastern Europe is the cheapest place to be a digital nomad

According to the data, Eastern Europe has emerged as the region with the most accessible digital nomad countries, with Romania taking the lead, scoring 37 on the cost of living index, which is extremely low compared to countries such as the United States, which scores 72. Not only this, but Romania also scores seven on the rent index, making it an extremely affordable place to live overall. It is worth noting, however, that to obtain a digital nomad visa in Romania, you must have a steady income of £3,700 per month, which may be steep for someone working freelance or on a lower salary.

Albania is the second most accessible digital nomad country in Europe, thanks to scoring the same as Romania for cost of living and rent, alongside only requiring a monthly income of £ 800. However, it scores lower in terms of safety (54) and internet speed (73), both of which are extremely important factors when working remotely.

Georgia and Hungary also scored relatively low for the cost of living and rent. Hungary has a significantly higher internet speed, with an index score of 116 (fixed) and 43 (mobile), which could be suitable for those who want to work as efficiently as possible at a lower cost than in their home country. Not only this, but Hungary also has a higher safety index of 66 compared to Albania, and a lower monthly proof of income of £2000, making it a safe and affordable option for those wanting to lead a more cost-friendly life away from home.

Georgia has the cheapest visa cost

Alongside having a low cost of living and affordable rent, Georgia also offers the cheapest visa cost, at £49, making it an ideal destination for those looking to relocate and potentially save money. However, you must demonstrate that you earn at least £2,000 per month to obtain a visa. It’s also a pretty safe country, scoring 74 on the index. The only downsides of Georgia are, unfortunately, the internet speed, which is low in comparison to countries like Spain and Portugal, scoring 25 (fixed) and 33 (mobile).

Portugal and Spain have the fastest internet 

Portugal and Spain have a slightly higher cost of living, with Portugal’s cost of living index scoring 45 and rent scoring 21, while Spain came in at 50 for cost of living and 21 for rent. However, both countries scored a lot higher on internet speed, with Spain scoring 168 (fixed) and 35 (mobile), and Portugal scoring 120 (fixed), and 59 (mobile). They also scored higher regarding safety, which is something to bear in mind if you’re a solo traveller.