Istanbul vs Playa del Carmen for remote workers
Istanbul is about 20% cheaper than Playa del Carmen ($1,430 vs $1,780 a month). Playa del Carmen has faster typical internet.
| 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 🇲🇽 Playa del Carmen | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $1,430 | $1,780 |
| Rent (1BR) | $900 | $1,100 |
| Food | $350 | $450 |
| Coworking | $150 | $180 |
| Transport | $30 | $50 |
| Internet | 40 Mbps | 70 Mbps |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Language | Turkish | Spanish |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Istanbul and Playa del Carmen → | |
| Nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa | Temporary Resident Visa |