Digital nomad working on a laptop in a Southeast Asian street market setting, illustrating minimalist budget travel lifestyle with $500/month indicators for rent, food, and essentials; vibrant local backdrop with food stalls and scooters.

$500 a Month? 8 Southeast Asian Cities Where Digital Nomads Thrive on a Budget

ByZoe Hayes

For many aspiring digital nomads, the dream involves tropical beaches, vibrant cultures, and a significantly lower cost of living than back home. Southeast Asia often tops this list, but can you really live and thrive there on a budget…