Budapest vs Istanbul for remote workers
Istanbul is about 1% cheaper than Budapest ($1,430 vs $1,450 a month). Budapest has faster typical internet.
| 🇭🇺 Budapest | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $1,450 | $1,430 |
| Rent (1BR) | $850 | $900 |
| Food | $400 | $350 |
| Coworking | $170 | $150 |
| Transport | $30 | $30 |
| Internet | 150 Mbps | 40 Mbps |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Language | Hungarian | Turkish |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Budapest and Istanbul → | |
| Nomad visa | White Card | Digital Nomad Visa |