Bengaluru vs Tokyo for remote workers
Bengaluru is about 58% cheaper than Tokyo ($890 vs $2,120 a month). Tokyo has faster typical internet.
| 🇮🇳 Bengaluru | 🇯🇵 Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $890 | $2,120 |
| Rent (1BR) | $500 | $1,300 |
| Food | $250 | $550 |
| Coworking | $100 | $200 |
| Transport | $40 | $70 |
| Internet | 60 Mbps | 190 Mbps |
| Best months | Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Language | Kannada, English | Japanese |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Bengaluru and Tokyo → | |
| Nomad visa | None | Digital Nomad (Designated Activities) |