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Istanbul vs Sozopol

TR Turkey BG Bulgaria

Istanbul, Turkey compared with Sozopol, Bulgaria: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Country Turkey Bulgaria
Nomad score 7.0 / 10 6.2 / 10
Cost of living $2,851 / mo $2,182 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 21° / 17°C 18° / 16°C
Air quality (AQI) 54 Moderate 32 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Average high 19.4°C 17.9°C
Average low 12°C 11.2°C
Precipitation 62 mm / mo 62 mm / mo
Sunshine 284 h / mo 286 h / mo
Humidity 75% 76%
Rain days 8.3 / mo 7.7 / mo
Wind speed 21.1 km/h 18.7 km/h

TR Istanbul · average high by month

BG Sozopol · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
US AQI 54 32
PM2.5 10.2 µg/m³ 4.3 µg/m³
PM10 18.9 µg/m³ 8.7 µg/m³
Ozone 62 µg/m³ 66 µg/m³
UV index 0.6 0.8

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 7.1 3.3
Local Payment Services 8.3 6.1
Startup Scene 7.7 2.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Air Conditioning 7.5 6.9
Green Spaces 6.1 5.9
Natural Disaster Risk 4.9 8.2
Noise Pollution 4.4 6.1
Seasonal Variety 7.5 6.2
Weather 7.3 7.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Mobile Network Coverage 8.6 8.1
Power Grid Reliability 7.9 7.6
Public WiFi Availability 5.7 4.7
VPN Reliability 6.7 7.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Accommodation Cost 5.7 6.4
Cost of Living 6.8 7.2
Currency Stability 3.4 9.0
Entertainment Cost 6.8 6.7
Food & Groceries 7.3 7.5
Gym Membership Cost 6.6 6.5
Transportation Cost 7.6 7.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Culture 9.3 7.1
Indoors Fun 7.9 4.5
Language Learning Opportunities 7.3 4.0
Local Experiences & Tours 8.9 6.5
Nightlife 8.5 5.3
Outdoors & Nature 6.9 8.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Nomad Events & Meetups 8.2 2.4
Nomad Friendly 8.0 4.7
Online Community Presence 7.8 2.9

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Cafes with WiFi 8.3 5.9
Coworking Spaces Availability 8.3 3.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 7.4 4.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 7.7 2.9
Internet Speed 8.1 7.4
Local SIM Card Availability 8.6 7.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Fitness Facilities 7.9 4.8
Food Scene 8.8 6.4
Healthy Food Options 7.2 5.4
Yoga Studios 7.3 4.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Healthcare 7.9 6.2
Healthcare Affordability 8.2 8.0
Healthcare Quality 7.8 5.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.4 5.9
Ease of Business Registration 4.4 6.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.0 5.4
Freedom of Speech 3.4 6.8
Political Stability 4.7 6.8
Tax Friendliness 4.7 7.9
Visa Ease 5.7 7.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Air Quality 4.3 7.8
Cleanliness 5.6 7.0
Environmental Quality 5.5 7.3
Family Friendly 6.2 7.4
Language Barrier 4.7 5.8
Work-Life Balance 6.5 7.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Female Friendly 6.7 7.6
Racial Tolerance 6.4 6.5
Safety 7.3 8.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Airport Connectivity 9.1 6.2
Cycling 3.8 4.1
Intercity Travel Options 8.7 5.7
Public Transit 8.3 3.9
Ride-sharing Services 7.8 3.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.8 5.4
Walkability 7.0 8.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Coworking Quality 7.9 2.7
Freelance Ecosystem 6.7 3.2
Networking Opportunities 8.0 3.0
Remote Job Opportunities 6.2 3.2
Time Zone Favorability 7.8 6.8

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Jeans $63 per pair $29 per pair
Summer Dress $40 per dress $24 per dress
Running Shoes $95 per pair $53 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Dining Out $102 per month $94 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Cinema Ticket $7.22 per ticket $5.90 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Coffee $2.60 per cup $1.47 per cup
Beer $3.61 per pint $2.06 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $10 per meal $5.90 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $54 per meal $29 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.58 per meal $5.31 per meal
Apples $1.24 per kg $1.47 per kg
Bread $0.56 per loaf $0.71 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.41 per bottle $0.71 per bottle
Milk $1.17 per liter $1.30 per liter
Rice $1.92 per kg $1.18 per kg
Chicken Fillets $7.67 per kg $5.01 per kg
Beef $19 per kg $7.67 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $16 per bottle $7.08 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Groceries $271 per month $147 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Health Insurance $0.00 per month $29 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Doctor Visit (GP) $50 per visit $24 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $7.00 per purchase $4.72 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Housing $497 per month $206 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $734 per month $354 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,535 per month $1,061 per month
Coworking Space $169 per month $88 per month
Coliving Space $858 per month $590 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Internet & Mobile $19 per month $24 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Leisure Activities $56 per month $18 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Haircut $17 per visit $7.08 per visit
Laundry $10 per kg $3.54 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Mobile Plan $15 per month $7.08 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $18 per month $15 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $32 one-time $7.08 one-time
Gym Membership $50 per month $24 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $21 per hour $15 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Transportation $42 per month $18 per month
Taxi Start $1.02 per trip $1.47 per trip
Taxi per km $0.72 per km $0.71 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $47 per month $21 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $6.55 per trip $3.54 per trip
Gasoline $1.53 per liter $1.42 per liter
Scooter Rental $3.61 per month $21 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
TR Istanbul BG Sozopol
Utilities $72 per month $47 per month