Melbourne vs Tokyo for remote workers
Tokyo is about 22% cheaper than Melbourne ($2,120 vs $2,710 a month). Tokyo has faster typical internet.
| 🇦🇺 Melbourne | 🇯🇵 Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $2,710 | $2,120 |
| Rent (1BR) | $1,800 | $1,300 |
| Food | $550 | $550 |
| Coworking | $250 | $200 |
| Transport | $110 | $70 |
| Internet | 60 Mbps | 190 Mbps |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Language | English | Japanese |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Melbourne and Tokyo → | |
| Nomad visa | None | Digital Nomad (Designated Activities) |