Cape Town vs Kuala Lumpur for remote workers
Kuala Lumpur is about 24% cheaper than Cape Town ($1,170 vs $1,530 a month). Kuala Lumpur has faster typical internet.
| 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $1,530 | $1,170 |
| Rent (1BR) | $900 | $650 |
| Food | $400 | $330 |
| Coworking | $150 | $150 |
| Transport | $80 | $40 |
| Internet | 50 Mbps | 130 Mbps |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | May, Jun, Jul |
| Language | English, Afrikaans | Malay, English |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Cape Town and Kuala Lumpur → | |
| Nomad visa | Remote Work Visa | DE Rantau Nomad Pass |