Venturing out for a borderless experience of the world as a digital nomad can be fairly costly, especially at the start when you’re still getting stable clients and searching for the best projects.
So to be budget-conscious and get to know more people, many digital nomads choose to share their living arrangements with others in co-living spaces. But is this still a good move in 2022?
What is a co-living space?
Many people think that co-living spaces are little more than an apartment- or house-sharing. But this is not true. Most co-living areas are much larger than any house or apartment could ever be, offering numerous rooms separated for privacy while also offering a lot of extra community rooms.
These can be anything from a shared dining room, sauna, pool, small cinema with a projector and more.
The difference is also in the renting process itself. Unlike long-term rentals, co-living spaces tend to be a bit more flexible and far more affordable than hotels.
What’s more, they tend to foster a community of people rather than have a bunch of strangers living together. This can be a great way to find friends or network without going too far from your house.
Benefits of co-living spaces
Co-living spaces have many benefits, especially for digital nomads, and these are likely to remain valid even for 2022. One of the things already mentioned is flexibility. Arranging your accommodation can be as important as a good spa, especially if you want to keep your journey moving.
Another unique advantage of co-living spaces over traditional renting or hotels is how coworking oriented they are.
Most co-living spaces have rooms specifically designed to foster a good working environment to both have privacy and the option to work with and learn from others. This will help you with many of the problems people experience when working remotely, like feeling isolated from people or feeling like they have no one to ask for advice.
The last significant advantage of co-living spaces is the community.
Digital nomads have a lot of shared experience regarding travel, work, visa problems, and so forth. Having people to discuss your experiences with can be incredibly valuable. It’s also great because it brings people of all kinds and backgrounds together, making co-living places one of the most diverse experiences you can have in a given country.
With the frequent and sudden lockdowns, having a community of people you can turn to for help or spend time with can make your life much better. So renting a co-living space as a digital nomad in 2022 is one of the best moves you can make not just for your wallet but also for your well-being.
