NomadCost gauges the average cost of living based on a short-term stay (up to three months), living in a cheap, private hotel or hostel located in the city centre and eating out three times a day. For reference, Singapore\u2019s NomadCost is at $3,896 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chiang Mai, Thailand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/dns-biz-digital-nomad-1.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrom its rugged, mountain terrains to charming temples, Chiang Mai\u2019s natural beauty is large draw to the waves of digital nomads who set foot on this city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chiang Mai is also a top destination for digital nomads due to its affordable cost of living and nomad-friendly environment. There are plenty of co-working spaces, fast Wi-Fi, active community of digital nomads and entrepreneurs and a vibrant food scene. It typically costs $1,578 per month to live in Chiang Mai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite all its draws, this city is not without its flaws. Traffic is chaotic and roads are not exactly pedestrian-friendly and have a chronic lack of sidewalks. The \u2018burning season\u2019 plagues residents around March to April every year with smog pollution and plummeting air quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visas for Chiang Mai <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSingaporeans can stay up to 30 days on a Visa Exemption if you arrive by air. If you are entering through land borders (also known as border run), your stay cannot exceed 15 days, and entry in this way is only granted twice a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you apply for Tourist Visa, you can stay for up to 60 days for both Single and Multiple Entry. You can apply for a Tourist Visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore, and get an additional 30 days extension at the immigration office in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Canggu, Indonesia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/dns-biz-digital-nomad-2.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCanggu is a major draw for digital nomads. With dozens of beach bars and surf spots, it\u2019s the perfect place for you to live out your fantasy of working from your laptop on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apart from its sandy white beaches, Canggu is also an inexpensive city for digital nomads to live in, at $1,911 per month. Despite being a major tourist destination in Indonesia, it is still a safe city and residents are generally friendly to foreigners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main downside is that Canggu is not a walkable place. Most residents get by via scooters or cars. Traffic jams are frequent too, as Canggu is situated near Bali\u2019s touristy area, Seminyak. Lastly, Canggu is populated with plenty of expats, nomads and tourists. So if you are looking for a place where you can live like a local, Canggu is not the kind of city for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visas for Canggu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSingaporeans can visit Indonesia for up to 30 days without a visa, and you can do a one-time extension for 30 days. For a 60-day tourist visa, you can apply for it at the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore. The tourist visa can be extended up to five times a year, for 30 days per extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Da Nang, Vietnam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/dns-biz-digital-nomad-3.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAnother up and coming city for digital nomads is Da Nang. The seaside city is peppered with work-friendly cafes and co-working spaces and its cost of living hovers around $1,155 per month. Da Nang\u2019s coastline stretches 30 kilometres and is renowned for its pristine beaches. The city lends a more relaxed pace of life compared to its busier neighbours like Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The language barrier can a challenge, especially since the majority of locals do not speak much English. With a much smaller digital nomad community, this Asian city is less developed compared to other hotspots. Housing and services are less nomad-friendly and those who live there have commented about prevalent construction noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visas for Da Nang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSingaporeans have up to 30 days of visa exemption when visiting Vietnam. For longer duration, you can visit the Vietnamese embassy for a three-month single or multiple entry visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both the tourist visa and visa exemption can be extended for up to two months at the Immigration Department in Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shanghai, People\u2019s Republic of China<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"](\"https:\/\/dollarsandsense.sg\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/danka-peter-tvicgTdh7Fg-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis fast-paced metropolis ranks well in affordability, great nightlife and entertainment. At $2,552 per month, Shanghai\u2019s cost of living is higher compared to other Southeast Asian countries. But as a global financial hub and China\u2019s largest city, Shanghai\u2019s energy remains as an attractive city to digital nomads around the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A downside is China\u2019s great firewall. The internet is the lifeblood for digital nomads. While a VPN connection goes around that challenge, internet access still remains spotty at times. Finding people who speak English will also be tricky, as the locals converse mainly in Chinese or the Shanghainese dialect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visas for Shanghai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSingaporeans can stay in Shanghai without a visa for no more than 15 days. For a longer duration, apply for a tourist visa at the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, its validity ranges from six to 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrom its rugged, mountain terrains to charming temples, Chiang Mai\u2019s natural beauty is large draw to the waves of digital nomads who set foot on this city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chiang Mai is also a top destination for digital nomads due to its affordable cost of living and nomad-friendly environment. There are plenty of co-working spaces, fast Wi-Fi, active community of digital nomads and entrepreneurs and a vibrant food scene. It typically costs $1,578 per month to live in Chiang Mai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite all its draws, this city is not without its flaws. Traffic is chaotic and roads are not exactly pedestrian-friendly and have a chronic lack of sidewalks. The \u2018burning season\u2019 plagues residents around March to April every year with smog pollution and plummeting air quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visas for Chiang Mai <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Singaporeans can stay up to 30 days on a Visa Exemption if you arrive by air. If you are entering through land borders (also known as border run), your stay cannot exceed 15 days, and entry in this way is only granted twice a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you apply for Tourist Visa, you can stay for up to 60 days for both Single and Multiple Entry. You can apply for a Tourist Visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore, and get an additional 30 days extension at the immigration office in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Canggu is a major draw for digital nomads. With dozens of beach bars and surf spots, it\u2019s the perfect place for you to live out your fantasy of working from your laptop on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apart from its sandy white beaches, Canggu is also an inexpensive city for digital nomads to live in, at $1,911 per month. Despite being a major tourist destination in Indonesia, it is still a safe city and residents are generally friendly to foreigners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The main downside is that Canggu is not a walkable place. Most residents get by via scooters or cars. Traffic jams are frequent too, as Canggu is situated near Bali\u2019s touristy area, Seminyak. Lastly, Canggu is populated with plenty of expats, nomads and tourists. So if you are looking for a place where you can live like a local, Canggu is not the kind of city for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visas for Canggu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Singaporeans can visit Indonesia for up to 30 days without a visa, and you can do a one-time extension for 30 days. For a 60-day tourist visa, you can apply for it at the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore. The tourist visa can be extended up to five times a year, for 30 days per extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another up and coming city for digital nomads is Da Nang. The seaside city is peppered with work-friendly cafes and co-working spaces and its cost of living hovers around $1,155 per month. Da Nang\u2019s coastline stretches 30 kilometres and is renowned for its pristine beaches. The city lends a more relaxed pace of life compared to its busier neighbours like Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The language barrier can a challenge, especially since the majority of locals do not speak much English. With a much smaller digital nomad community, this Asian city is less developed compared to other hotspots. Housing and services are less nomad-friendly and those who live there have commented about prevalent construction noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visas for Da Nang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Singaporeans have up to 30 days of visa exemption when visiting Vietnam. For longer duration, you can visit the Vietnamese embassy for a three-month single or multiple entry visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both the tourist visa and visa exemption can be extended for up to two months at the Immigration Department in Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This fast-paced metropolis ranks well in affordability, great nightlife and entertainment. At $2,552 per month, Shanghai\u2019s cost of living is higher compared to other Southeast Asian countries. But as a global financial hub and China\u2019s largest city, Shanghai\u2019s energy remains as an attractive city to digital nomads around the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n A downside is China\u2019s great firewall. The internet is the lifeblood for digital nomads. While a VPN connection goes around that challenge, internet access still remains spotty at times. Finding people who speak English will also be tricky, as the locals converse mainly in Chinese or the Shanghainese dialect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visas for Shanghai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Singaporeans can stay in Shanghai without a visa for no more than 15 days. For a longer duration, apply for a tourist visa at the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, its validity ranges from six to 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCanggu, Indonesia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nShanghai, People\u2019s Republic of China<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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