Istanbul vs Seoul for remote workers
Istanbul is about 25% cheaper than Seoul ($1,430 vs $1,905 a month). Seoul has faster typical internet.
| 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 🇰🇷 Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $1,430 | $1,905 |
| Rent (1BR) | $900 | $1,100 |
| Food | $350 | $550 |
| Coworking | $150 | $200 |
| Transport | $30 | $55 |
| Internet | 40 Mbps | 200 Mbps |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Apr, May, Sep, Oct |
| Language | Turkish | Korean |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Istanbul and Seoul → | |
| Nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa | Workation Visa (F-1-D) |