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About Istanbul

Istanbul 🇹🇷 is a vibrant hub for digital nomads, blending rich history with a modern, fast-paced lifestyle. You’ll find plenty of coworking spaces, strong coffee culture, and affordable neighborhoods in areas like Kadıköy and Beşiktaş ☕️💻. With great transit, lively social scenes, and endless food options, it’s inspiring and dynamic—though traffic can be intense! 🌉✨

Through the year

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Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 7.7
Internet Speed 8.1
Safety 7.3
Accommodation Cost 5.7
Weather 7.3
Nomad Friendly 8.0
Female Friendly 6.7
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Istanbul
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $733.58 per month
Coworking Space $169.29 per month
Coffee $2.60 per cup
Beer $3.61 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $10.16 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $47.40 per month
Mobile Plan $14.67 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $17.61 per month

Other cities in Turkey

Other cities in Turkey
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Antalya $2,375 6.8 Compare
2 Izmir $2,605 6.7 Compare
3 Mugla $982 6.4 Compare
4 Ankara $1,334 6.4 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Burgas BG Bulgaria $2,153 6.6 Compare
2 Sozopol BG Bulgaria $2,182 6.2 Compare
3 Tsarevo BG Bulgaria $1,887 5.8 Compare
4 Sapanca TR Turkey $770 5.6 Compare

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