Finding a new place to live can be challenging, but also an adventure. As a remote freelancer, you have the ability to live where you want, when you want. Placing yourself in a new environment can stimulate your senses to discover what’s next. So why not pack your bag and take off to live somewhere new?

In this post, I will dive into the top cities to live according to the best average score between cost of living, internet speed, and safety. The data and examination of this article came from the site Nomadlist. Feel free to check it out to discover your ideal city of residence!

Below I've picked my top 5 favourite locations:

5. Istanbul, Turkey

Location & Weather: Straddling eastern Europe and western Asia. Turkey has a temperate Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild to cool, wet winters.

Internet speed: 10 MBPS (above average)

Comfortable Cost of living: $814/month

One bedroom studio in the city centre: $311/month

Beer 0.5L: $2.42

Safety: Ranked 51st safest country according to Numbeo.com.

4. Canggu Bali, Indonesia

Location & Weather: Located in the south pacific, Bali is known for it’s tropical weather that is hot year round with a rainy season from November to March.

Internet speed: 19 MBPS (relatively fast)

Comfortable Cost of living: $789/month

One bedroom studio in the city centre: $356/month

Beer 0.5L: $1.81

Safety: ranked 72nd safest country according to Numbeo.com Canggu is considered the safest location in Bali. Just be wary where you travel outside of the town beforehand.

3. Sofia, Bulgaria

Location & Weather: Situated in eastern Europe, Sofia is the largest city in Bulgaria. The summer is known to be quite warm and sunny while winters can get cold and snowy.

Internet speed: 23 MBPS (fast)

Comfortable Cost of living: $789/month

One bedroom studio in the city centre: $340/month

Beer 0.5L: $1.27

Safety: ranked 48th safest country according to Numbeo.com

2. Tbilisi, Georgia

Location & Weather: Tbilisi lies in Eastern Georgia located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. The climate is transitional from humid subtropical to continental.

Internet speed: 15 MBPS (relatively fast)

Comfortable Cost of living: $805/month

One bedroom studio in the city centre: $208/month

Beer 0.5L: $0.76

Safety: Ranked 6th safest country according to Numbeo.com.

1. Budapest, Hungary

Location & Weather: Located in central Europe, Hungary has a temperate seasonal climate with warm summers and cold winters.

Internet speed: 40 MBPS (very fast)

Comfortable Cost of living: $1040/month

One bedroom studio in the city centre: $490/month

Beer 0.5L: $1.34

Safety: Ranked 38th safest country according to Numbeo.com.

Many locations offer 3 month travel visas by getting your ticket and just going. However, by staying longer you will need to look into visa options. For those living in more restricted traveling countries, make sure to do your homework on how to acquire a travel or living visa.

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