Chiang Mai has been ranked the most affordable city in the world for digital nomads living on a monthly budget of $2,000, according to a February 2026 report by Life in Armenia magazine.
The northern Thai city allows remote workers to spend less than $1,000 on rent and living costs, leaving an estimated $1,021 in disposable income — more than any other city surveyed. Bangkok ranked second, with average monthly costs of around $1,200 and significantly more coworking spaces than Chiang Mai.
Bangkok also made the list in second place, while Bali ranked fifth, meaning three Asian destinations appear in the global top five.
The study examined…