Nomads.com Review: Is the Membership Worth It for Digital Nomads?
Part of The Digital Nomad City Guide: Where to Stay, Eat and Get Around
What we liked
- City data on cost, internet and safety
- Active nomad community
- Meetups in popular hubs
What we didn't
- Data can lag in smaller cities
- Community quality varies
- Most value comes from planning
Quick take
I joined Nomads.com on a promotional price. It’s a planning tool and community for remote workers choosing where to live next.
Where to get it: Nomads.com on the official site (typically a low one-time membership price when on promotion).
What it is
Filter cities by cost of living, internet speed, safety and weather, then connect with members and meetups.
Where it fits in remote work
Choosing the next base is the biggest decision a remote worker makes every few months. City data plus member comments shortens the research from days to an evening.
“Check the internet speed before the beach. Work pays for the beach.”
Reggie R.
How it compares
- Numbeo. Free cost-of-living data.
- Reddit nomad communities. Free, scattered advice.
- Facebook groups. City-specific, noisy.
Picking your next base
Shortlist on Nomads.com, then check flights on budget airlines and stays like Chambers Residence in KL or PingPhuPlace in Chiang Mai.
Price and value
Expect to pay a low one-time membership price when on promotion, though prices on the official site move often, so check the current listing before buying. Good value if it fits your needs: a smart planning tool for picking your next base.
How I scored it
The 4.0-out-of-5 score combines my own use with what buyers report across retailers, weighed on value, build quality and how well it fits a travel and remote-work life. Read the full method on the editorial policy page.
3 tips to get the most out of it
- Filter by internet speed first.
- Read recent member comments.
- Join a local meetup in week one.
FAQ
Is it a subscription?
Membership options vary; promotions appear.
Is the data accurate?
Good in popular hubs, thinner in small cities.
Are there meetups?
Yes, in popular hubs.
Who it’s for (and who should skip it)
Good for remote workers who move often. Skip it if you stay in one place. Planning more than this one purchase? Start with the Digital Nomad City Guide for where to stay, eat and get around in a new city.
Bottom line
A smart planning tool for picking your next base.
Our experience, in combination with what others say.
