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OMIO ranks top European digital nomad countries for 2025
OMIO ranks Europe's top digital nomad destinations, with Romania, Albania, and Georgia leading for affordability, and Spain, Portugal excelling in internet speed.
Euro summer' is currently trending on Google, with searches increasing over 100% in the past quarter in the UK. But why not take it one step further and get a digital nomad visa, so you can live and work remotely in Europe, immersing yourself in the culture and enjoying a new way of life?
To help those who are thinking about taking the plunge, global travel booking website OMIO has put together a comprehensive 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.
These are the most accessible digital nomad countries in Europe:
Romania Albania Georgia Hungary Portugal Croatia Czech Republic Spain Latvia Greece
Eastern Europe is the cheapest place to be a digital nomad
According to the data, Eastern Europe has come out on top as having the most accessible digital nomad countries, 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. Not only this, but Romania also scores seven on the rent index, making it an extremely affordable place to live overall. It is worth noting, however, that to get a digital nomad visa in Romania, you need to have a steady income of £3,700 each month, which could be steep for someone working freelance or on a lower salary.
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. Not only this, but 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 has the cheapest visa cost
Alongside having a low cost of living and cheap rent, Georgia also has the cheapest visa cost, coming in at £49, making it perfect for someone looking to move away and potentially save some money. However, you must prove that you earn at least £2000 a month to get a visa. It's also a pretty safe country, scoring 74 on the index. The only downsides of Georgia are, unfortunately, the internet speed, which is low in comparison to the likes of Spain and Portugal, scoring 25 (fixed) and 33 (mobile).
Portugal and Spain have the fastest internet
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 to bear in mind if you're a solo traveller.
