Cape Town vs Tokyo for remote workers
Cape Town is about 28% cheaper than Tokyo ($1,530 vs $2,120 a month). Tokyo has faster typical internet.
| 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 🇯🇵 Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $1,530 | $2,120 |
| Rent (1BR) | $900 | $1,300 |
| Food | $400 | $550 |
| Coworking | $150 | $200 |
| Transport | $80 | $70 |
| Internet | 50 Mbps | 190 Mbps |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Language | English, Afrikaans | Japanese |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Cape Town and Tokyo → | |
| Nomad visa | Remote Work Visa | Digital Nomad (Designated Activities) |