Europe's most accessible digital nomad destinations revealed

June 20, 2025

New Data from Omio has revealed the most accessible places to be a digital nomad in Europe, based on factors such as visa cost, safety and internet speed. Olivia Palamountain reports

Omio has put together a 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.

According to the data, Eastern Europe is the cheapest place to be a digital nomad, with Romania coming in at first place thanks to scoring 37 on the cost of living index, which is extremely low compared to countries such as the United States, which scores 72.

Romania also scores seven on the rent index, making it an extremely affordable place to live overall. To be eligible for a digital nomad visa in Romania, you need to have a steady income of £3,700 each month.

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 needing to prove £800 per month of income.

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 much 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 cheaper price than in their home country.

Hungary also has a higher safety index of 66 compared to Albania, and a lower proof of income per month of £2000, making it a safe and affordable option for those wanting to lead a more cost-friendly life away from home.

Georgia, meanwhile, has the cheapest visa cost, coming in at £49, with nomads only having to prove that they earn at least £2000 a month to get a visa. It is also relatively safe, scoring 74 on the index.

The only downside? Internet speed, which is low in comparison to the likes of Spain and Portugal, scoring 25 (fixed) and 33 (mobile).

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 for solo travellers to bear in mind.

These are the most accessible digital nomad countries in Europe