This Is Italy
It comes as no surprise that travelers are flocking to Italy today, with numbers up 70% from last year, breaking tourism records on all sides. But one specific category of travelers stands out: the digital nomad or workationeer.
Who doesn't want that? Wake up in Italy with a cappuccino, work a bit and trade in your laptop in time for a terrace or a dip in the pool in the afternoon?
For many digital nomads, the biggest hurdle to working remotely from Italy is the painful price tag. Top destinations in Italy like Rome, Milan and Florence can cost upwards of €4.300 per month, but those are by no means the only options.
Here are the 4 most affordable destinations in Italy for digital nomads right now:
Palermo
The popular Sicilian capital turns out to be one of the cheapest major cities in Italy. The average cost of living for a digital nomad here is $2.300 per month.
Palermo is also one of the 1 fastest growing hubs for today's digital nomad. The city is home to 10 times as many digital nomads today as in 5.
While the infrastructure for workationeers and digital nomads can't rival bustling Rome or Milan, you'll still find plenty of options for working remotely.
There are over 60 coworking spaces where you can work for as little as €10 a day. The international community is a diverse mix of digital nomads, expats, slow travelers and exchange students from all over the world. It's quite easy to make new friends in Palermo.
Wi-Fi has an average speed of 15 Mbps and is widely available throughout the city. Enjoying the good life on the Sicilian coast doesn't have to be expensive either.
An espresso to start your day costs a euro. A simple meal at a restaurant costs an average of €10. You can pick up a week's worth of groceries at one of Palermo's famously colorful farmers' markets for less than €20.
Exploring the greater Palermo region is also affordable. Bus rides cost less than €2 and regional trains to nearby beach towns such as Cefalù can be had for just a few euros.
Perugia
Fancy a kiss? Perugia is home to the famous Baci Perugina, or chocolate 'kiss'. With its many students due to its famous university, the city is also known for its vibrant nightlife and youthful energy.
For those interested in learning Italian while working and traveling, Perugia has some of the best Italian language courses in the country.
This hidden gem also has one of the most affordable rental prices in Italy, bringing the average cost of living for a digital nomad to around €2.200 per month.
The cost of living is cheaper here than in more than 80% of other Western European cities.
The convenient location of the Umbrian capital is another plus. You can easily and quickly access both Rome and Florence from here (€10-20 and 1,5-3 hours by train respectively), while Perugia is only half the cost of these major cities.
Wifi speeds average a fast 64 Mbps. There aren't many coworking spaces in Perugia, but there are plenty of cafes and libraries where you can work.
Padova (Padova)
Just 30 kilometers from pricey Venice, there's an underrated cultural destination with a perfect price for working tourists. Padua's cinematic towers and picturesque rivers make everyone wonder why all the tourists head straight for the 'city of canals'.
Digital nomads may feel like they're living in an Italian movie, but they won't feel the pressure. The average cost of living for a digital nomad here is $2.300 per month.
Free Wi-Fi has an average speed of 54 Mbps and is widely available in the city. There are more than 40 coworking spaces where you can work for a rate from € 110 per month.
Naples (Napoli)
Ah, the somewhat edgy birthplace of everyone's favorite dish: pizza. Many digital nomads find it worth braving raw Italy in Naples for an authentic taste of Italian culture and cuisine at affordable prices. The average cost of living in Napoli is €2.900 per month.
The city has a lot to offer as well as being a well-positioned, budget-friendly base from which to explore the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii and nearby islands. In the city you will find more than 40 coworking spaces from around € 22 per day and a handful of beautiful libraries where you can work for free.
Wifi speeds average 74 Mbps. You can use your laptop in historic libraries, shared offices and cafes near the Federico II University.
Where are you going?
No matter what pace of life or Italian food you prefer, there is an affordable city in Italy waiting for you. There are even more than these 4. Are you looking for a place to work as a digital nomad or for a shorter or longer workation? Then don't miss this opportunity!
Source: traveloffpath.com
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