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Izmir vs Ikaria

TR Turkey GR Greece

Izmir, Turkey compared with Ikaria, Greece: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Country Turkey Greece
Nomad score 6.7 / 10 5.6 / 10
Cost of living $2,605 / mo $2,191 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 24° / 18°C 20° / 16°C
Air quality (AQI) 48 Good 39 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Average high 24.1°C 19.9°C
Average low 14.6°C 14.2°C
Precipitation 55 mm / mo 37 mm / mo
Sunshine 320 h / mo 327 h / mo
Humidity 60% 69%
Rain days 5.3 / mo 5.5 / mo
Wind speed 17.3 km/h 20.2 km/h

TR Izmir · average high by month

GR Ikaria · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
US AQI 48 39
PM2.5 7.7 µg/m³ 7.1 µg/m³
PM10 11 µg/m³ 14.7 µg/m³
Ozone 40 µg/m³ 77 µg/m³
UV index 1.1 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 6.7 2.0
Local Payment Services 7.8 4.4
Startup Scene 5.6 2.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Air Conditioning 8.1 5.7
Green Spaces 6.3 7.7
Natural Disaster Risk 4.7 6.7
Noise Pollution 5.0 7.5
Seasonal Variety 7.1 5.5
Weather 8.0 7.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Mobile Network Coverage 8.7 5.9
Power Grid Reliability 8.0 6.2
Public WiFi Availability 6.2 3.7
VPN Reliability 7.6 8.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Accommodation Cost 6.6 5.6
Cost of Living 7.4 6.4
Currency Stability 3.0 9.1
Entertainment Cost 7.3 6.0
Food & Groceries 7.6 6.9
Gym Membership Cost 7.2 4.7
Transportation Cost 8.3 5.6

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Culture 8.0 8.0
Indoors Fun 6.8 3.7
Language Learning Opportunities 6.0 4.0
Local Experiences & Tours 7.8 7.1
Nightlife 7.3 3.7
Outdoors & Nature 7.8 9.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Nomad Events & Meetups 4.9 1.4
Nomad Friendly 7.3 3.6
Online Community Presence 4.6 1.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Cafes with WiFi 7.5 4.2
Coworking Spaces Availability 6.9 1.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.7 3.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.9 2.5
Internet Speed 7.9 6.1
Local SIM Card Availability 8.4 6.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Fitness Facilities 7.1 3.3
Food Scene 8.2 6.6
Healthy Food Options 7.5 8.0
Yoga Studios 6.3 3.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Healthcare 7.8 5.3
Healthcare Affordability 8.2 7.4
Healthcare Quality 7.6 5.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 5.1 7.1
Ease of Business Registration 4.4 4.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.0 3.9
Freedom of Speech 4.0 8.4
Political Stability 5.4 7.8
Tax Friendliness 5.2 5.7
Visa Ease 6.3 6.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Air Quality 5.3 9.0
Cleanliness 6.2 7.4
Environmental Quality 6.1 8.8
Family Friendly 6.9 7.5
Language Barrier 4.4 4.5
Work-Life Balance 7.5 8.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Female Friendly 7.0 8.3
Racial Tolerance 6.5 7.0
Safety 7.6 9.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Airport Connectivity 7.9 3.7
Cycling 5.1 2.7
Intercity Travel Options 7.9 4.0
Public Transit 7.7 3.2
Ride-sharing Services 6.0 1.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.1 4.3
Walkability 6.8 4.9

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Coworking Quality 5.9 1.7
Freelance Ecosystem 4.7 2.3
Networking Opportunities 5.0 2.4
Remote Job Opportunities 4.7 2.7
Time Zone Favorability 7.7 7.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Jeans $44 per pair $75 per pair
Summer Dress $32 per dress $46 per dress
Running Shoes $95 per pair $92 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Dining Out $79 per month $58 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Cinema Ticket $5.64 per ticket $10 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Coffee $2.60 per cup $3.46 per cup
Beer $3.16 per pint $4.04 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $8.58 per meal $12 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $36 per meal $63 per meal
Fast Food Combo $7.22 per meal $10 per meal
Apples $1.02 per kg $2.88 per kg
Bread $0.34 per loaf $2.08 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.41 per bottle $1.15 per bottle
Milk $0.95 per liter $2.08 per liter
Rice $1.69 per kg $2.88 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.55 per kg $9.23 per kg
Beef $17 per kg $14 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $12 per bottle $17 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Groceries $203 per month $231 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Health Insurance $27 per month $17 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Doctor Visit (GP) $34 per visit $58 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $4.97 per purchase $12 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Housing $372 per month $438 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $643 per month $577 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,174 per month $1,153 per month
Coworking Space $124 per month $208 per month
Coliving Space $858 per month $865 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Internet & Mobile $15 per month $29 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Leisure Activities $45 per month $23 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Haircut $10 per visit $23 per visit
Laundry $5.64 per kg $9.23 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Mobile Plan $11 per month $29 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $15 per month $40 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $27 one-time $17 one-time
Gym Membership $41 per month $46 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $14 per hour $23 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Transportation $32 per month $35 per month
Taxi Start $0.90 per trip $4.61 per trip
Taxi per km $0.79 per km $1.38 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $30 per month $69 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $4.85 per trip $12 per trip
Gasoline $1.41 per liter $2.31 per liter
Scooter Rental $4.06 per month $35 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Utilities $63 per month $104 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
TR Izmir GR Ikaria
Visa & Legal Fees $0.00 per month $12 per month