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Why aren't the USA and Canada popular popular digital nomad destinations? (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by Addicted_2_tacos@alien.top to c/digitalnomad@expats.zone

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From what I read on this sub, the focus seems to be in developing countries or Eastern Europe. Just curious as to why US/Canada isn't as popular as DN?

I get that it's more expensive but there are ways around it. I think the beauty and stuff to do in such country tops a lot of places!

Just being curious and would like to know your point of views, not trying to take away anything from other countries :)

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[–] SCDWS@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Um, the cost, that's why

[–] gilestowler@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Absolutely the cost for me. I grew up in London but live in the French Alps most of the year now. I had a hankering for living in a big city again for a bit and, just out of curiosity and knowing it was very, very silly, I looked up prices in New York. I always wanted to visit and it seems like the kind of city I'd really like. As soon as I saw the prices I confirmed to myself it was a complete non starter. I ended up in Mexico instead and it was fantastic - and cheap.

[–] iskosalminen@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

And that's a big category, as it's not just the cost of food and lodging, it's also things like healthcare, insurance, transportation, and so on.

[–] CatWealthy@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Also the visa situation for anyone outside the 11 or so countries that have visa on arrival options is probably a nightmare.