Italy VS Malaysia

Italy

Digital Nomad Visa

Monthly Income $2,950

Tax Status Tax Resident (>183 days)

Processing 3 - 4 Months

Schengen ✅ Yes

DE Rantau Nomad Pass

Monthly Income $2,000

Tax Status Tax on Local Income Only

Processing 4 - 6 Weeks

Schengen ❌ No

Our Verdict

If you are looking for affordability, Malaysia is the better choice, requiring $2,000/mo compared to Italy's $2,950.