The global pandemic is rapidly changing reality: a little more than a year has passed since the world heard about Kovid, and Russia's inhabitants are almost accustomed to the remote. But someone exactly pushed to the solution to work from another point of the world. Where are you leaving and how are those who earn remotely? The phyntholk found out all about the most popular among freelancers of countries open to Russians.
In this article:
- Mexico, Mexico City and Playa del Carmen
- Turkey, Istanbul
- Georgia, Tbilisi
Mexico, Mexico City and Playa del Carmen
In early 2021, the largest community of digital nomads Nomad List estimated the cost of living in Mexico City as $ 874 per month per person. This one of the most popular millionic cities in freelancers is primarily due to the inexpensive housing and the presence of Wi-Fi. Mexico is similar to all the world capitals by the fact that he never sleeps.
But if you are not an amateur of noisy parties, there is nothing to do here: Know, go all day under the air conditioner, and in the evenings, pull the tequila in the bar. True, and culturally rest you at least every day: in Mexico City more than 100 museums and galleries, monuments, parks, colonial architecture. And here there are many football arenaments - there is something to see if you like the hard style of the game.
In the resort Playa del Carmen, life is more expensive than in Mexico City, and the Internet is almost twice as slower than in the capital: only about 9 Mbps. But the food is tastier, the air is cleaner, and also there are beaches with a white sand - there you can lie in a chaise lounge with a glass of ice margarita. By the way, the real connoisseurs of diving are about the coast of the Strait of Cozumel. But it's all after work. And if the time remains - 1000 dollars a month to life need to be earned.
Mexico, Mexico takes and even tests for the Cocida does not ask. For entry with tourist purposes, 180 days will be required to issue an electronic visa, and on arrival, fill out a questionnaire on the risk of infection with coronavirus.
Turkey, Istanbul
Life in Istanbul, according to the same Nomad List, even cheaper than in the Mexican capital. Just 719 dollars will need a lonely freelancer to live here for a month. The average speed of the Internet in this ancient city is slightly higher than on Caribbean beaches, but with safety here seams. Turkish hospitality with a highlight: there are no screwdriver here to be very complaining, but also not particularly punish. Especially if their skill is sent to foreigners.
In the summer it is hot and humid, the winter is pretty cool, although the frosts are rare. The best season for walking and excursions is the middle of spring and the beginning of the autumn. There is a look for health and architecture to the lovers of history and architecture. And health here must be preserved: in Istanbul, the ambulance service and generally medical care is good, but without insurance, treatment may be unreasonably expensive.
As for the markets and other Turkish exotics, it is clearly not enough even enough for the Turks himself: at the time of the pandemic, Hammams, saunas, massage salons and pools were closed in the country, and a universal ban on smoking in public places was introduced, and the shopping centers are allowed only upon presentation Special QR code. From 21:00 to 05:00 For the local curfew, there is a curfew: at that time clubs, cafes, restaurants, tea and all trading establishments other than grocery stores are closed. Uncomfortable.
Russians are not needed to enter Turkey for up to 60 days. By arrival, you can make a stay for a longer period. But even if there is a long-term visa in the country, you can only be three months from every 180 days. Until March 1, 2021, when landing on a plane with passengers of flights following Turkey, except for children under six years, will require a negative PCR test for Cake. The test must be done no earlier than 72 hours before departure. By the beginning of the tourist season, the restrictions are going to remove, but, as they say, the time will show.
Georgia, Tbilisi
Back in docking times, Georgia made a lot of effort to attract Russian tourists, and unsuccessfully. The picturesque country with a beautiful nature rich in culture, generous traditions of hospitality and amazing local cuisine managed to charm our compatriots. Russian-speaking freelancers here will attract low prices for products and services, cheap rental, many coworkins with fast Internet and, importantly, the lack of a language barrier.
But there are also cons: interruptions with water and electricity here is the usual business, roads and public transport outside Tbilisi leave to desire the best. Driving a car on Georgian roads is a separate attraction capable of hitting even familiar to all Russians. So in the city and between settlements it is better to move by taxi. Moreover, the prices of official carriers are quite democratic - here, by the way, you can find both Yandex-Taxi, familiar Russians.
For Russians, the visa to Georgia is not required, enough passport, valid at least three months after the end of the visit.
But in 2020, the Government of the country announced the launch of a special visa program to attract freelancers.
From February 1, 2021, Georgia opened the borders to visit by foreign citizens with the condition of their mandatory vaccination - any vaccine from COVID-19. Russians who have a certificate in their hands, confirming the fact of two-stage vaccination from coronavirus, will be able to fly here without problems. From those who have not been quicked, will require a negative test, made no earlier than 72 hours before the trip. And on the third day, on arrival it will be necessary to pass again testing.
It should be borne in mind that in its desire to move to more comfortable cities and countries, earning at the distance, the Russians are not alone: the trend is traced worldwide - from India and the Philippines to even recently completely prosperous Europe. So, before ordering a visa and book the tickets, it is worth not only to explore the current realities in the "country of desired", but also to evaluate their competitive advantages in the freelance market. Well, and how to decide and do not hesitate - pack suitcases!
