Cape Town vs Istanbul for remote workers
Istanbul is about 7% cheaper than Cape Town ($1,430 vs $1,530 a month). Cape Town has faster typical internet.
| 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $1,530 | $1,430 |
| Rent (1BR) | $900 | $900 |
| Food | $400 | $350 |
| Coworking | $150 | $150 |
| Transport | $80 | $30 |
| Internet | 50 Mbps | 40 Mbps |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Language | English, Afrikaans | Turkish |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Cape Town and Istanbul → | |
| Nomad visa | Remote Work Visa | Digital Nomad Visa |