Istanbul vs Kuala Lumpur for remote workers
Kuala Lumpur is about 18% cheaper than Istanbul ($1,170 vs $1,430 a month). Kuala Lumpur has faster typical internet.
| 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $1,430 | $1,170 |
| Rent (1BR) | $900 | $650 |
| Food | $350 | $330 |
| Coworking | $150 | $150 |
| Transport | $30 | $40 |
| Internet | 40 Mbps | 130 Mbps |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | May, Jun, Jul |
| Language | Turkish | Malay, English |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur → | |
| Nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa | DE Rantau Nomad Pass |