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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

Best in July (85) · now 67
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 88 mm Feb: 81 mm Mar: 73 mm Apr: 70 mm May: 55 mm Jun: 42 mm Jul: 32 mm Aug: 20 mm Sep: 49 mm Oct: 51 mm Nov: 100 mm Dec: 87 mm Jan: 11°C / 5°C Feb: 10°C / 4°C Mar: 12°C / 5°C Apr: 17°C / 9°C May: 21°C / 13°C Jun: 27°C / 18°C Jul: 30°C / 21°C Aug: 30°C / 22°C Sep: 26°C / 18°C Oct: 20°C / 13°C Nov: 17°C / 10°C Dec: 12°C / 7°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 5.5
Internet Speed 6.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 7.7
Safety 6.2
Accommodation Cost 5.7
Weather 6.8
Nomad Friendly 8.0
Female Friendly 6.7
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Istanbul
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $676.00 per month
Coworking Space $337.00 per month
Coffee $4.94 per cup
Beer $4.56 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $13.13 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $73.22 per month
Mobile Plan $14.13 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $15.94 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 Fethiye $1,734 6.5 Compare
4 Mugla $1,156 6.4 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Patara TR Turkey $857 5.5 Compare
2 Bursa TR Turkey $1,799 6.3 Compare
3 Sapanca TR Turkey $770 5.6 Compare
4 Tsarevo BG Bulgaria $1,378 5.9 Compare

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