Kuala Lumpur vs Tokyo for remote workers
Kuala Lumpur is about 45% cheaper than Tokyo ($1,170 vs $2,120 a month). Tokyo has faster typical internet.
| 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur | 🇯🇵 Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $1,170 | $2,120 |
| Rent (1BR) | $650 | $1,300 |
| Food | $330 | $550 |
| Coworking | $150 | $200 |
| Transport | $40 | $70 |
| Internet | 130 Mbps | 190 Mbps |
| Best months | May, Jun, Jul | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Language | Malay, English | Japanese |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo → | |
| Nomad visa | DE Rantau Nomad Pass | Digital Nomad (Designated Activities) |