"While that life offers many benefits, including getting to see the world, potentially saving money, and skipping harsh winters, not everywhere in the world is going to welcome you with open arms. Locals in some places are beginning to get fed up with the influx of remote workers. While this shouldn't put you off from the lifestyle entirely, it's good to be aware of the negative attitudes you may run into."
"One of the major issues is that it drives up costs. Remote workers usually earn salaries from wealthier nations and spend that money in countries where local wages are significantly lower. Almost half of all digital nomads are from the US, meaning they get to earn an American salary while living in usually much cheaper places. For them, life is a dream because living costs are a fraction of what they'd be spending at home. Meanwhile, locals are being priced out of their neighborhoods."
Digital nomad numbers have tripled since 2022, and more than 50 countries now offer remote-worker visas. Many nomads earn wealthier-country salaries while living in lower-wage locations, which increases local costs and prices residents out of neighborhoods. Cities such as Lisbon, Canggu, and parts of Mexico City have seen housing costs skyrocket. Nomads frequently live abroad without local employment or taxation, sometimes on tourist visas, creating legal and fiscal gray areas while using public services. Growing influxes of remote workers have provoked local resentment in some destinations.
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