New York vs Tokyo for remote workers
Tokyo is about 58% cheaper than New York ($2,120 vs $5,032 a month). New York has faster typical internet.
| 🇺🇸 New York | 🇯🇵 Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $5,032 | $2,120 |
| Rent (1BR) | $3,800 | $1,300 |
| Food | $700 | $550 |
| Coworking | $400 | $200 |
| Transport | $132 | $70 |
| Internet | 250 Mbps | 190 Mbps |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Language | English | Japanese |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between New York and Tokyo → | |
| Nomad visa | None | Digital Nomad (Designated Activities) |