{"id":4774,"date":"2024-03-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T12:26:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T10:26:05","slug":"checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Becoming A Digital Nomad: Tips, Checklists And Places To Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Experiencing different cultures, broadening horizons, and never having a dull moment while traveling and working around the world sounds very tempting and somewhat utopian. But believe it or not, it\u2019s actually doable! If you are a freelancer interested in becoming a digital nomad, traveling and working full time at the same time is easy with a little planning. The most important thing you need to become a successful digital nomad is to prepare yourself before starting your new lifestyle. Discover how to become a digital nomad and learn to work while traveling.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/#what\">Who or what is a digital nomad?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/#checklist\">Checklist for digital nomads: Things to do before hitting the road<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/#get\">#1 Get your work lined up before leaving<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/#pack\">#2 Pack the right technology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/#make\">#3 Make sure you have stable internet connection<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/#Inform\">#4 Inform your clients<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/#plan\">#5 Have a work plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/#Tips\">Tips for digital nomads<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/#Do\">#1 Do your research<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/#Combine\">#2 Combine the pleasant with the useful<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/#Stay\">#3 Stay focused<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/#Choose\">#4 Choose the right time to travel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/#Find\">#5 Find your community<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/#Never\">#6 Never use your trip as an excuse in front of clients<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/#Get\">#7 Get health insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/checklist-for-digital-nomads-how-to-get-ready-before-hitting-the-road\/#Things\">Things you will learn as a digital nomad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#freelance-location\">How to choose the right freelance location<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#top-cities\">Top cities for digital nomads<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\">Who or what is a digital nomad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A digital nomad is someone who is location-independent and uses technology to do their job. Due to the freedom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/remote-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">working remotely<\/a> provides, digital nomads will keep in contact with their clients and\/or colleagues via the internet and phone calls, while working from anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#b1c3b7\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#b1c3b7;font-size:18px\">Join our freelancer community today! <br>Create your profile in just 2 minutes and start attracting new clients.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/registration?ref=blog-com-digital-nomad\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#222222;background-color:#FCF2DB;border-color:#cac2b0;border-radius:20px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#222222;padding:0px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:32px;border-color:#fdf6e6;border-radius:20px;text-shadow:none\"> <strong>Sign up for free<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a freelancer, taking the step to <strong>become a digital nomad<\/strong> is often very easy, as you\u2019ll already have the freedom to work from anywhere \u2013 the next step is to just prepare yourself for taking your work on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"checklist\">Checklist for digital nomads: Things to do before hitting the road<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/wut68RpAvf6rCMHhvGhF612xvxAVuZ9mp8yPOHHFQYxR8azDUFLzV2bmN63GdUNVlnaXqZ6VlWGKZUTzsSu75Ta0e4nX2IwigLtwE8ua70KRtYw67WfB-Wsh49mFUgMHHcFO-5xp\" alt=\"Checklist For Digital Nomads\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Checklist For Digital Nomads<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve listed a few of the top things you need to get prepared for before setting off on your new lifestyle as a digital nomad. Check them out down below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get\">#1 Get your work lined up before leaving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital nomads have a lot of obstacles in their way &#8211; faulty internet and an entire world of distractions being the most common ones. And so, if you\u2019re planning on waiting to acquire clients as a freelancer once you\u2019re already on the road, you may want to rethink that plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Having a routine and a good working relationship with your clients before you hit the road<\/strong> will ensure you already have a stable income, a good understanding of the work expected of you, and an expectancy to perform to the same standard you always do \u2013 no matter where you\u2019re working from.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re on the road, the temptation to sit back and start applying for jobs the next day \u2013 or the day after that \u2013 could get a lot stronger, and leave you out of pocket in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pack\">#2 Pack the right technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the road, your laptop will be your lifeline. You\u2019ll be working irregular hours if you\u2019re in different time zones, and will need to be contactable online should something go wrong with your clients. Before setting off for digital nomad life, you need to get the digital side of things right!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure any <strong>programmes you need<\/strong> are downloaded and updated on your laptop (especially if you\u2019re a freelance web designer or programmer who relies on these programmes!), and that you\u2019ve packed a <strong>hard drive<\/strong>, a <strong>mouse <\/strong>to support your wrists, and any other tech that will make it easier for you to work and concentrate on your clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"make\">#3 Make sure you have stable internet connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The digital nomad lifestyle provides the ultimate freedom, allowing you to travel the world while taking your work with you. However, the one limitation is that you can\u2019t disappear to a remote island for months at a time \u2013 or at least, you can\u2019t disappear to a remote island without the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be able to keep working and keep in contact with your clients on a regular basis, you need to make sure you have a <strong>good internet connection<\/strong> wherever you go. Many places around the world have good internet connection and free wifi in accommodation, cafes and restaurants, but you could also consider purchasing a wifi hotspot to ensure you have a connection wherever you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Inform\">#4 Inform your clients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Working from the other side of the world is going to mean your clients will receive emails at strange hours, and may no longer be able to call you when it\u2019s the middle of the night where you are. <strong>Inform your clients<\/strong> <strong>that you will be travelling<\/strong>, but also provide them with a full, detailed plan of how you will still get their work done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, your client doesn\u2019t care much that you\u2019re going on an adventure around the world \u2013 they just want you to deliver their work on time and to a high standard. As long as you\u2019ve put plans in place to keep your work to the same consistency, and keep a strong communication with them, you\u2019ll soon find that your clients don\u2019t mind where in the world you are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plan\">#5 Have a work plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Having a plan<\/strong> of how you are going to work is important not only for your clients, but also for you. This could be anything from setting out the hours you will work each day or week, to having applications installed in your laptop that will make working a more efficient, comfortable process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many digital nomads rely on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/6-incredible-tools-to-manage-your-productivity-as-a-freelancer\/\">range of apps<\/a> to help them <strong>keep organised<\/strong> and in regular communication with clients and colleagues alike. These can include Trello for project management, Slack for instant communication, Google Hangouts to host virtual meetings, and of course, a calendar to keep all your meetings, deadlines and projects accounted for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Tips\">Tips for digital nomads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a digital nomad isn&#8217;t always going to be easy. But with the following tips, you\u2019ll be able to adapt to this new lifestyle fairly quickly without compromising your professional career as a freelancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Do\">#1 Do your research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of people tend to underestimate the cultural differences between countries. It is extremely important that you <strong>do your research before visiting a new country<\/strong>, especially if it is far removed from your own culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Germany, for example, most shops are closed on Sundays. And if you\u2019re a digital nomad unaware of this information, you may waste a lot of time looking for a supermarket, therefore limiting both your work and leisure time. This is just a small trivial example, but basic things like this are very important and can save you a lot of hassle down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Internet access is also another thing that you should research before visiting a country. Do you have a Wi-Fi connection in your hotel\/apartment? Is there usually public WiFi in most caf\u00e9s? It\u2019s important to find out answers to questions like these and make sure you have a solid plan before embarking on your next trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Combine\">#2 Combine the pleasant with the useful<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what country you are in, there are always a lot of <strong>interesting places to visit and explore<\/strong>. Combine the pleasant with the useful, this can do wonders for your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for countries that have interesting events and ones that can benefit your business in some way, such as conferences, product presentations, freelance meetups, etc. These events will allow you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/tips-for-freelance-networking\/\">grow your network<\/a>, market your services and possibly put you in touch with potential clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Stay\">#3 Stay focused<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You could fall into the trap and think that this will be like your travels when on vacation, but your clients will most definitely not see it that way. They will hope that everything remains the same with the quality of your work and it will be your responsibility to <strong>continue presenting yourself as a true professional<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend a lot of time on your job, even abroad. Missing the chance to visit a few new places is certainly not as bad as coming back from your trip and reading an email from an angry client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Choose\">#4 Choose the right time to travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before choosing when to leave, it&#8217;s a good idea to analyze your work and <strong>find out when you have the least workload during the year<\/strong>. Traveling during these months will make up for the time you need to adapt to the new environment and cope with all the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Find\">#5 Find your community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nomadic life can be lonely \u2013 when you\u2019re always moving, it\u2019s difficult to find a place to lay down roots and surround yourself with friends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important therefore to <strong>find your community on the road<\/strong>, and to <strong>surround yourself with likeminded people<\/strong> to avoid feeling isolated. Find digital nomad communities online, mix with locals, and make an effort to connect with people in each new location you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Never\">#6 Never use your trip as an excuse in front of clients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose to travel for a month or two or even fully adopt the lifestyle of a digital nomad, never use it as an excuse in front of your clients, no matter how much you might be tempted to. You could end up losing clients and may even garner a bad reputation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Get\">#7 Get health insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most important things to do to protect yourself as a digital nomad. The last thing you want is to fall sick when you\u2019re travelling but in case it does happen, you need to make sure you\u2019re covered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your best option is to look for a plan that can be customized according to what your needs are or one that covers you no matter where you are. We would recommend getting insured by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance\/?referenceID=freelancermap&amp;utm_source=freelancermap&amp;utm_medium=Ambassador\" target=\"_blank\">SafetyWing<\/a> since it has plans that have been made specifically for remote workers and nomads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are just travelling sporadically, SafetyWing\u2019s travel medical insurance (<a href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance\/?referenceID=freelancermap&amp;utm_source=freelancermap&amp;utm_medium=Ambassador\">Nomad Insurance<\/a>) would be the best option as it can be booked even when already abroad and just for the duration of your stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance\/?referenceID=freelancermap&amp;utm_source=freelancermap&amp;utm_medium=Ambassador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/7IqzEwFIXhJo-eA3YFh7J9JZ-KybNqSpri3_EWx127gVQ80obi5qe20sQK_jNYpjF4qjkGXTslske1SGFTp1Siq_4RAqQONgGZ9mWAxVuM8CdZLT8AmVxiOs6wIeRxE23QBiMgxV\" alt=\"Nomad Insurance\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan on travelling full-time for a longer period, we recommend checking out SafetyWing\u2019s Remote Health plans. These annual plans offer comprehensive health coverage in 185+ countries. You can access exclusive plans through the freelancermap community.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/dashboard\/insurance?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_campaign=safetywing&#038;utm_medium=button&#038;utm_content=tips-en\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#41c0eb;border-color:#349abc;border-radius:10px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:7px 22px;font-size:17px;line-height:26px;border-color:#7ad3f1;border-radius:10px;text-shadow:none\"><i class=\"sui sui-rocket\" style=\"font-size:17px;color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i> <strong>Get your Nomad Insurance plan, 40% cheaper through freelancermap<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Things\">Things you will learn as a digital nomad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, being a digital nomad doesn\u2019t always mean that you\u2019ll be sitting at a warm beach somewhere with your laptop in one hand and a cocktail in the other. And that\u2019s not necessarily a bad thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some other things you\u2019ll eventually learn when living the nomadic life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 You\u2019ll learn more about yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nomadic life provides an unprecedented amount of freedom. Not only can you choose your work pattern, but you can also choose where to go \u2013 your workspace can be anywhere in the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This lifestyle gives you a <strong>lot of room to get to know yourself<\/strong> \u2013 your likes and dislikes, the means of travel you prefer, how you like to spend a day. Being a digital nomad does come with a fair amount of isolation as you might expect, but it is important to take advantage of this time to really get to know yourself and define what you want.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 It isn\u2019t all glamour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are aspects of nomadic life that are, of course, hyped up to the extremities you see on social media. Everyone wants to share their photos of stunning sunsets, out-of-this-world beaches, and the amazing privilege that is being able to choose where in the world you can wake up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that does mean that there are a lot of elements of digital nomad life that are not shared. The fact, for example, that you\u2019ll spend many days locked inside your hotel room, probably working on your bed because you don\u2019t have a desk, frantically trying to connect to the WiFi to meet your tight deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 Motivation is great but discipline is essential<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people who are nomadic are also in turn self-employed. To be successful in this lifestyle you need to <strong>have the discipline to hold yourself accountable to do the things that need to be done<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nomadic life is full of wonderful distractions, but that can also mean your responsibilities can easily slip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 It\u2019s okay to slow down<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve grown up in the Western world, you\u2019ll know the feeling of guilt when you step away from your work to do something just for you \u2013 even if it\u2019s just taking a walk around the block to clear your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, living your life on the road will teach you that <strong>it\u2019s okay to slow down every now and again<\/strong>. It\u2019s okay to decide to spend the day exploring a new city, tasting new foods, and getting some well-deserved Vitamin D outdoors instead of locking yourself away in a coworking space. There\u2019s always time to work \u2013 so make sure you give yourself time to live, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"freelance-location\">How to choose the right freelance location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deciding where your freelancer business will be located might not seem like a big deal. After all, we live in the Internet age, right? For most freelancers, the majority of work-related tasks are done online. However, where you live can have a bigger influence on your career than you think, even if 99% of your freelancing is done through the Internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you chose a big or small city depends a lot on your&nbsp;<strong>personal preferences&nbsp;<\/strong>and situation. But you should definitely consider the city you\u2019ve chosen to make your home as a business decision, at least to some extent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you along, here are four of the biggest advantages of living in a big and small city as a freelancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of big cities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Networking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The number one bonus of a large city, say a technological hub like San Francisco, is all the&nbsp;<strong>other people working&nbsp;<\/strong>there.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freelancermap.com\/blog\/tips-for-freelance-networking\/\">Networking<\/a>&nbsp;is best done face-to-face, and there is no better place to meet a lot of professionals and form business connections than big cities. There are interesting meetups and conferences happening at least once a week in such places. In smaller locations, that number might be as low as once a year. In addition, the quality of the network you could build would be significantly lower in a smaller city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bigger local job market<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, not all freelancers like to do all their work online. If you want to do at least a fraction of your work locally, for example meeting up with clients, a big city might be worth considering. And if you are planning on taking at least some jobs that are local, the amount of opportunities is definitely higher in a bigger location. That means you will have more local jobs to choose from, which is always a great thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bandwidth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, if you\u2019ve grown up in a big city or lived in one most of your live, this aspect might seem a bit ridiculous to you. But getting used to the idea that there is high-speed internet everywhere you go might lead you to taking it for granted. It\u2019s not. In more rural areas, you can definitely end up facing some internet connection issues, even in our modern day and age. In big cities, that will almost never happen, provided you do some research when choosing your internet provider and pick a plan according to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The big city quality of life perks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot that big cities offer that many smaller cities lack. One example is public transportation. If you don\u2019t have a car, getting from A to B is much easier in a place like New York than it is in a city with only a few thousand people \u2013 you won\u2019t find a metro system there. Additionally, there is also the entertainment aspect to consider. Theaters, clubs and even a lot of cinemas are abundant in bigger locations but can be next to non-existent in smaller ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the kind of person you are, these perks may or may not seem appealing to you. But do the ones of smaller cities? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of small cities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cheaper living<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first reasons to move to a smaller city is the reduced cost of living. A person living in Los Angeles earning $70,000 USD will pay a much larger percentage for things like rent and commodities than a person living in a rural area. It doesn\u2019t matter how big or small your earnings are. In the end, living in a big city is simply more expensive. And that\u2019s definitely something that any freelancer should consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Less local jobs, but little competition<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We spoke about how big cities have larger job markets, which leads to a wider variety of jobs to pick from. And while that is true, there is something to be said about the smaller local market of rural areas. 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