Istanbul vs Tokyo for remote workers
Istanbul is about 33% cheaper than Tokyo ($1,430 vs $2,120 a month). Tokyo has faster typical internet.
| 🇹🇷 Istanbul | 🇯🇵 Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $1,430 | $2,120 |
| Rent (1BR) | $900 | $1,300 |
| Food | $350 | $550 |
| Coworking | $150 | $200 |
| Transport | $30 | $70 |
| Internet | 40 Mbps | 190 Mbps |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Language | Turkish | Japanese |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Istanbul and Tokyo → | |
| Nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa | Digital Nomad (Designated Activities) |