Coliving
What is Coliving?
Coliving is a housing model where people live together in a shared home, usually with private bedrooms and communal areas like kitchens, lounges, or coworking spaces. Some coliving spaces are built around shared lifestyle and community, while others — often called residential coliving — focus more on affordability by splitting rent and utilities. Depending on the setup, coliving can offer either a practical solution for urban living or a more intentional, community-driven way of life.
Why Does Coliving Matter for Digital Nomads or Remote Workers?
For digital nomads, coliving provides both a place to live and an instant community — making it easier to meet like-minded people while on the move. It removes the hassle of short-term leases and isolation, and often includes flexible booking terms, work-friendly setups, and communal activities.
But not all coliving spaces are designed for digital nomads. Many coliving setups—often referred to as residential coliving—target students or young professionals who stay in one city long-term. These places may lack the community feel, remote work facilities, and programming that nomad coliving offers.
If you're a nomad looking for connection and flexibility, it’s worth checking if a space is actively hosting events, has community managers, and is tailored to remote workers. Otherwise, you might end up just renting a room with shared utilities.
How Does Nomadico Relate to Coliving?
At Nomadico, coliving is all about intentional community for remote workers. Our homes are located in vibrant or nature-connected destinations and are built or selected to bring people together — with group dinners, coworking spaces, community managers, and lots of shared moments. We offer flexible stays (starting from one week), and the average guest stays for around 3 weeks — long enough to really connect.
Common Misconceptions About Coliving
“Coliving is just for students or backpackers.”
Not anymore — many coliving spaces today are designed for professionals and entrepreneurs.
“You don’t get privacy in coliving.”
Most colivings offer private rooms or apartments, with shared spaces that you can opt in or out of.
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