bunq Global Living Report

Moving abroad for work is exciting and full of possibilities—but there’s more to it than just the adventure. From finances to bureaucracy, digital nomads learn to navigate it all.

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Top three challenges Digital Nomads face abroad

Living the dream? Absolutely. But even the best adventures come with challenges. Here’s what digital nomads navigate along the way:

1 in 7

struggle to find a solid work-life balance

1 in 8

face language barriers while living abroad

1 in 10

deal with unexpected financial roadblocks

Top three challenges Digital Nomads face abroad

Living the dream? Absolutely. But even the best adventures come with challenges. Here’s what digital nomads navigate along the way:

1 in 7

struggle to find a solid work-life balance

1 in 8

face language barriers while living abroad

1 in 10

deal with unexpected financial roadblocks

Top three challenges Digital Nomads face abroad

Living the dream? Absolutely. But even the best adventures come with challenges. Here’s what digital nomads navigate along the way:

1 in 7

struggle to find a solid work-life balance

1 in 8

face language barriers while living abroad

1 in 10

deal with unexpected financial roadblocks

What Digital Nomads miss most when they move abroad

Some things stay close to the heart, no matter where you go. While exploring new places and embracing fresh experiences, certain comforts of home are impossible to replace.

Friends & family come first

Video calls can’t replace shared moments. Whether it’s family dinners or inside jokes, loved ones are what digital nomads miss most.

Food that feels like home

From French cheese to Dutch stroopwafels or a proper Sunday roast—familiar flavors bring home a little closer, no matter where you are.

Culture is more than just a place

Inside jokes, familiar traditions, the way things just make sense back home. Some things can’t be recreated.

What Digital Nomads miss most when they move abroad

Some things stay close to the heart, no matter where you go. While exploring new places and embracing fresh experiences, certain comforts of home are impossible to replace.

Friends & family come first

Video calls can’t replace shared moments. Whether it’s family dinners or inside jokes, loved ones are what digital nomads miss most.

Food that feels like home

From French cheese to Dutch stroopwafels or a proper Sunday roast—familiar flavors bring home a little closer, no matter where you are.

Culture is more than just a place

Inside jokes, familiar traditions, the way things just make sense back home. Some things can’t be recreated.

What Digital Nomads miss most when they move abroad

Some things stay close to the heart, no matter where you go. While exploring new places and embracing fresh experiences, certain comforts of home are impossible to replace.

Friends & family come first

Video calls can’t replace shared moments. Whether it’s family dinners or inside jokes, loved ones are what digital nomads miss most.

Food that feels like home

From French cheese to Dutch stroopwafels or a proper Sunday roast—familiar flavors bring home a little closer, no matter where you are.

Culture is more than just a place

Inside jokes, familiar traditions, the way things just make sense back home. Some things can’t be recreated.

Key findings from our report

Mental Health

Financial Health

Work

The freedom to work from anywhere sounds like a dream, but how does it impact mental well-being? We asked digital nomads about their mental health struggles, and the responses show a complex picture.

2 in 5

agree that they face mental health issues.

Mental health struggles exist, but stay unspoken

Many digital nomads face mental health challenges, but cultural norms shape how openly they discuss them.

Spain & France are the most open

Around 48% of digital nomads here recognize mental health struggles—either due to greater awareness or higher stress levels abroad.

UK, Netherlands & Ireland are the most reserved

Around 31% digital nomads here acknowledge struggles, possibly due to cultural norms favoring privacy or a reluctance to seek help.

Key findings from our report

Mental Health

Financial Health

Work

The freedom to work from anywhere sounds like a dream, but how does it impact mental well-being? We asked digital nomads about their mental health struggles, and the responses show a complex picture.

2 in 5

agree that they face mental health issues.

Mental health struggles exist, but stay unspoken

Many digital nomads face mental health challenges, but cultural norms shape how openly they discuss them.

Spain & France are the most open

Around 48% of digital nomads here recognize mental health struggles—either due to greater awareness or higher stress levels abroad.

UK, Netherlands & Ireland are the most reserved

Around 31% digital nomads here acknowledge struggles, possibly due to cultural norms favoring privacy or a reluctance to seek help.

Key findings from our report

Mental Health

Financial Health

Work

The freedom to work from anywhere sounds like a dream, but how does it impact mental well-being? We asked digital nomads about their mental health struggles, and the responses show a complex picture.

2 in 5

agree that they face mental health issues.

Mental health struggles exist, but stay unspoken

Many digital nomads face mental health challenges, but cultural norms shape how openly they discuss them.

Spain & France are the most open

Around 48% of digital nomads here recognize mental health struggles—either due to greater awareness or higher stress levels abroad.

UK, Netherlands & Ireland are the most reserved

Around 31% digital nomads here acknowledge struggles, possibly due to cultural norms favoring privacy or a reluctance to seek help.

bunq Global Living Report

We surveyed 5000 digital nomads across the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, Spain, France, and Ireland to understand how their lifestyle affects their mental, financial, and physical well-being. Explore the full report below.

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