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Istanbul

Two-continent mega-city, huge cafe/coworking culture, affordable by comparison

In Istanbul, a mid-range month runs about $1,123 (TRY 54,648) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 65% of cities

Internet7.3/10

Faster internet than about 75% of cities

Visas7/10

Easier visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking9.1/10

Better coworking than about 90% of cities

English5/10

Less English-friendly than about 80% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness4.3/10

Fewer wellness options than about 65% of cities

Getting There3.9/10

Harder to reach than about 70% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

32 categories for Istanbul, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Wind & Kite Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Sunny Beach (~200 km) · Antalya (~500 km)

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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