The Internet has given people the opportunity to make a living using telecommunication technologies, work remotely from foreign countries and move from city to city on a whim. "Digital nomads", mostly self-employed writers, artists, programmers, consultants or even stock traders/investors, are people who have taken advantage of these opportunities. Unrestricted by traditional office spaces, they can be found moving from place to place to gain a solid client base and experience. For young workers living in an expensive city like Singapore, where monthly living expenses cost a total average of S$1,210 before rent, becoming a digital nomad and escaping the high costs can be tempting. If you’re a digital nomad who’s looking for an affordable city as a temporary homebase, we’ve rounded up 4 cities where the cost of living, including rent, is less than S$1,300.

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