I’m thinking of trying the digital nomad life in 2024 and was wondering what are some safe countries for women with a cost of living of around 1,000 USD or 1,500 USD?
The countries on my list for now are: Taiwan, Malaysia, Bali, and Thailand. However, I am open to other countries.
Thank you all!
Malaysia is wonderful. I have lived here for most of the last decade (made a mistake and moved to Georgia for two years but am back in MY now). I can go anywhere, anytime without any chance of being harassed or bothered in any way because of my gender or, frankly, any other reason. I love it and have no desire to ever leave!
Also, so cheap. In Tbilisi, I could only afford a one bedroom creaky apartment with drug dealers downstairs. For the same cost, I have a huge four bedroom gorgeous well-appointed house in Malaysia with a substantial tropical garden just 5 minutes from a breathtaking beach. Yeah. I love Malaysia.
what is the English level in Malaysia
In Sarawak, English is the lingua franca. Most of Malaysia speaks English.
How was Georgia? I’ve been looking into moving.
I’m not a fan. It was a bad two years for me. Expensive, aggressive, people are largely miserable (justifiably) and wildly conservative. Hard life there.
I met many amazing Georgians who I miss very much (I taught at a secondary school there and the youth are great) but I was overjoyed to get out of there.
Also, the dogs are great and the landscape is stunning. Fascinating culture and history but being back in a peaceful place is great.
Honestly the only downside of a place like Malaysia is its heat and humidity. I’ve never been there but I guess it’s similar to most countries in SEA region. Very hot and humid. Some people love that but others like myself, couldn’t stand it. That’s the only negative I can think of Malaysia.
Don’t forget the rain. Miri, Sarawak averages 100 inches (2500 mm) of rain per year, with no dry season.
Yes! The rain too. I honestly love places that offer four seasons.
I hate the heat and humidity so would never move to any SEA country.
Me too! That’s the only reason I don’t move there, despite loving many things about the regions and its cultures.
You get used to it after a few years. Still hot as fuck but somehow you stop noticing it.
I see! I’d still miss the crisp air of winter, the winter clothes and…but it’s good yo know the body adaps to most temperatures!
Yeah, my hair is frizzled out daily but it mostly rains here at night and the rains are short. It is a relief to have rain as every day is bright and sunny. The heat can be handled if you learn to do outside stuff in the morning and evening. Afternoons are for naps and aircon!
How is internet access and logistical setup for people? I am a livestreamer so I need good upload speed and the ability to set up my home office, how hard would this be? Any advice? I’m deciding between ML, Thailand, and PH right now and can’t decide.
Fast and reasonable cost. I use maxis or hotlink for phone, unifi at home and have had no trouble live streaming except far back in the mountains and jungle.
I second this. Sarawak is really an unexplored gem. i was in Miri 2 weeks ago and had a great time it is a quiet city. Currently in Kuching and its wonderful so far, gonna stay for another week here. Food is cheap and quality is good cheaper than my country Philippines! Internet is really fast. Currently it rains a lot now