Chiang Mai vs Istanbul for remote workers
Chiang Mai is about 38% cheaper than Istanbul ($890 vs $1,430 a month). Chiang Mai has faster typical internet.
| 🇹🇭 Chiang Mai | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $890 | $1,430 |
| Rent (1BR) | $450 | $900 |
| Food | $280 | $350 |
| Coworking | $100 | $150 |
| Transport | $60 | $30 |
| Internet | 230 Mbps | 40 Mbps |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Language | Thai | Turkish |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Chiang Mai and Istanbul → | |
| Nomad visa | Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) | Digital Nomad Visa |