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Karpathos vs Bodrum

Karpathos, Greece compared with Bodrum, Turkey: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Country Greece Turkey
Nomad score 5.7 / 10 6.2 / 10
Cost of living $2,422 / mo $2,564 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 23° / 19°C 25° / 20°C
Air quality (AQI) 39 Good 35 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Average high 22.4°C 23.9°C
Average low 17.8°C 16.3°C
Precipitation 21 mm / mo 49 mm / mo
Sunshine 336 h / mo 328 h / mo
Humidity 70% 65%
Rain days 4 / mo 5.4 / mo
Wind speed 25.5 km/h 21.3 km/h

GR Karpathos · average high by month

TR Bodrum · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
US AQI 39 35
PM2.5 3.6 µg/m³ 6.2 µg/m³
PM10 4.9 µg/m³ 8.2 µg/m³
Ozone 78 µg/m³ 51 µg/m³
UV index 0.8 0.9

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.6 5.1
Local Payment Services 5.5 6.1
Startup Scene 1.7 3.5

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Air Conditioning 6.5 7.3
Green Spaces 5.1 5.4
Natural Disaster Risk 7.3 6.2
Noise Pollution 7.5 5.6
Seasonal Variety 4.7 6.6
Weather 8.1 7.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Mobile Network Coverage 7.0 8.1
Power Grid Reliability 7.2 7.5
Public WiFi Availability 4.1 5.1
VPN Reliability 7.8 7.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Accommodation Cost 5.3 5.2
Cost of Living 6.0 6.2
Currency Stability 9.1 3.5
Entertainment Cost 5.5 5.7
Food & Groceries 6.2 6.6
Gym Membership Cost 4.8 6.1
Transportation Cost 5.4 6.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Culture 7.3 7.7
Indoors Fun 3.7 5.2
Language Learning Opportunities 3.8 5.0
Local Experiences & Tours 7.3 7.8
Nightlife 4.6 8.2
Outdoors & Nature 9.2 8.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.6 4.1
Nomad Friendly 4.2 6.7
Online Community Presence 2.3 4.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Cafes with WiFi 4.8 6.7
Coworking Spaces Availability 1.4 5.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.8 5.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.4 4.0
Internet Speed 5.4 7.4
Local SIM Card Availability 6.9 8.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Fitness Facilities 4.1 7.1
Food Scene 6.5 7.5
Healthy Food Options 6.0 7.1
Yoga Studios 3.4 6.7

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Healthcare 5.7 7.2
Healthcare Affordability 7.3 7.8
Healthcare Quality 5.2 6.7

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 7.2 3.6
Ease of Business Registration 4.3 4.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.1 4.6
Freedom of Speech 8.3 3.7
Political Stability 7.7 5.4
Tax Friendliness 5.0 5.4
Visa Ease 6.7 6.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Air Quality 9.0 6.9
Cleanliness 7.6 6.6
Environmental Quality 8.5 6.8
Family Friendly 7.4 7.2
Language Barrier 5.5 5.7
Work-Life Balance 7.9 7.4

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Female Friendly 8.2 7.3
Racial Tolerance 7.4 6.8
Safety 8.8 7.9

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Airport Connectivity 4.5 7.3
Cycling 3.9 3.9
Intercity Travel Options 4.2 6.9
Public Transit 3.2 4.8
Ride-sharing Services 1.5 5.8
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.5 6.5
Walkability 5.7 6.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Coworking Quality 2.4 4.6
Freelance Ecosystem 2.9 4.1
Networking Opportunities 2.8 4.2
Remote Job Opportunities 3.1 3.7
Time Zone Favorability 7.0 7.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Jeans $69 per pair $54 per pair
Summer Dress $40 per dress $41 per dress
Running Shoes $92 per pair $108 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Dining Out $138 per month $102 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Cinema Ticket $9.23 per ticket $5.64 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Coffee $4.04 per cup $2.82 per cup
Beer $4.61 per pint $3.61 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $14 per meal $10 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $58 per meal $56 per meal
Fast Food Combo $9.23 per meal $7.22 per meal
Apples $2.88 per kg $1.02 per kg
Bread $1.73 per loaf $0.34 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.92 per bottle $0.50 per bottle
Milk $1.61 per liter $0.95 per liter
Rice $2.31 per kg $1.69 per kg
Chicken Fillets $9.23 per kg $7.00 per kg
Beef $14 per kg $17 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $12 per bottle $12 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Groceries $288 per month $214 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Health Insurance $58 per month $34 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Doctor Visit (GP) $46 per visit $56 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $12 per purchase $7.90 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Housing $404 per month $497 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $519 per month $790 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,384 per month $2,144 per month
Coworking Space $138 per month $147 per month
Coliving Space $692 per month $1,241 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Internet & Mobile $40 per month $15 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Leisure Activities $35 per month $45 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Haircut $17 per visit $14 per visit
Laundry $9.23 per kg $10 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Mobile Plan $23 per month $15 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $35 per month $19 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $17 one-time $34 one-time
Gym Membership $46 per month $50 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $17 per hour $18 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Transportation $46 per month $41 per month
Taxi Start $5.19 per trip $1.02 per trip
Taxi per km $1.73 per km $0.79 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $46 per month $27 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $9.23 per trip $4.97 per trip
Gasoline $2.19 per liter $1.31 per liter
Scooter Rental $29 per month $27 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
GR Karpathos TR Bodrum
Utilities $115 per month $72 per month