At a glance
 MX
Mexico City
|
 TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Turkey |
| Nomad score | 7.2 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,317 / mo | $2,851 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 20° / 13°C | 23° / 13°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 37 Good | 138 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
| Community votes | 2 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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MX
Mexico City
|
TR
Istanbul
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 24.5°C | 19.4°C |
| Average low | 11°C | 12°C |
| Precipitation | 95 mm / mo | 62 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 328 h / mo | 284 h / mo |
| Humidity | 59% | 75% |
| Rain days | 11.1 / mo | 8.3 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.5 km/h | 21.1 km/h |
MX
Mexico City · average high by month
J 23
F 25
M 28
A 28
M 28
J 25
J 23
A 23
S 23
O 23
N 24
D 22
TR
Istanbul · average high by month
J 11
F 10
M 12
A 17
M 21
J 27
J 30
A 30
S 26
O 20
N 17
D 12
Air quality
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 37 | 138 |
| PM2.5 | 11.1 µg/m³ | 37 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 11.5 µg/m³ | 54.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 22 µg/m³ | 7 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0.5 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Startup Scene | 8.3 | 7.7 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.1 | 7.5 |
| Green Spaces | 6.8 | 6.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 3.4 | 4.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.4 | 7.5 |
| Weather | 7.5 | 7.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.6 | 5.7 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.4 | 6.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Cost of Living | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Currency Stability | 5.8 | 3.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.8 | 7.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 8.8 | 7.3 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Nightlife | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.8 | 6.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
|
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 8.6 | 8.0 |
| Online Community Presence | 8.4 | 7.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 8.1 | 7.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 8.8 | 7.7 |
| Internet Speed | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.9 | 8.6 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Food Scene | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Yoga Studios | 7.9 | 7.3 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.2 | 7.9 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.3 | 8.2 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.2 | 7.8 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.9 | 3.4 |
| Political Stability | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.1 | 4.7 |
| Visa Ease | 7.1 | 5.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
|
TR
Istanbul
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Cleanliness | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Family Friendly | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Language Barrier | 5.9 | 4.7 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.1 | 6.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Safety | 6.0 | 7.3 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Cycling | 5.9 | 3.8 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.9 | 8.7 |
| Public Transit | 7.7 | 8.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Walkability | 7.4 | 7.0 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Networking Opportunities | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 7.3 | 6.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.5 | 7.8 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $67 per pair | $63 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $53 per dress | $40 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $123 per pair | $95 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $123 per month | $102 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $5.87 per ticket | $7.22 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.64 per cup | $2.60 per cup |
| Beer | $4.20 per pint | $3.61 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $10 per meal | $10 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $73 per meal | $54 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.79 per meal | $8.58 per meal |
| Apples | $3.08 per kg | $1.24 per kg |
| Bread | $2.52 per loaf | $0.56 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.12 per bottle | $0.41 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.59 per liter | $1.17 per liter |
| Rice | $1.79 per kg | $1.92 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $9.23 per kg | $7.67 per kg |
| Beef | $12 per kg | $19 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $18 per bottle | $16 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $252 per month | $271 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $25 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
|
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $42 per visit | $50 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $12 per purchase | $7.00 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
|
TR
Istanbul
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $476 per month | $497 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,259 per month | $734 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,126 per month | $1,535 per month |
| Coworking Space | $269 per month | $169 per month |
| Coliving Space | $923 per month | $858 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $34 per month | $19 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $67 per month | $56 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $20 per visit | $17 per visit |
| Laundry | $2.52 per kg | $10 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $25 per month | $15 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $31 per month | $18 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $14 one-time | $32 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $62 per month | $50 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $25 per hour | $21 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $34 per month | $42 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.84 per trip | $1.02 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.53 per km | $0.72 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $25 per month | $47 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $6.15 per trip | $6.55 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.50 per liter | $1.53 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $3.64 per month | $3.61 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Mexico City
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TR
Istanbul
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $36 per month | $72 per month |