AnkaravsIstanbul
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Continental vs Mediterranean climate
Different weather patterns year-round
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Ankara
Istanbul
Total Budget
$1,400/mo
$1,200/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$400/mo ✓
$900/mo
Coworking
$120/mo ✓
$150/mo
Meal Out
$4 ✓
$6
Coffee
$2.5
$2.5
Istanbul is $200/mo cheaper (17% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇹🇷 Ankara
📶 Internet70 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+2
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West1h
🇺🇸 US East4h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🇹🇷 Istanbul
📶 Internet75 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+2
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West1h
🇺🇸 US East4h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Ankara
ClimateContinental
Avg Temp13°C
Rainy Days84/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Istanbul
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp16°C
Rainy Days100/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
2°8°
Apr
12°13°
Jul
26°26°
Oct
14°17°
AnkaraIstanbul
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇷Ankara
🇹🇷Istanbul
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,400
$1,200
Winner📶
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
75 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
Winner3.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.6/10
4/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
9/10
Winner🎉
Nightlife
5/10
8/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
6/10
6/10
👥
Community
small
medium
Winner1
Ankara wins
vs
5
Istanbul wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Istanbul
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Istanbul
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Ankara
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Istanbul
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Istanbul
World-famous nightlife scene
🇹🇷Ankara
Pros
- +Very affordable cost of living compared to Western Europe
- +Excellent public transportation with metro and buses
- +Rich history and world-class museums
- +Safe city with low crime rates
Cons
- −Cold winters with temperatures below freezing
- −Less English spoken compared to Istanbul
- −Limited nightlife scene
- −No beach or coastal activities
🇹🇷Istanbul
Pros
- +Incredibly affordable cost of living for a major city
- +Rich history and world-class cultural attractions
- +Excellent public transportation network including metro and ferries
- +Amazing food scene from street food to fine dining
Cons
- −Internet can be inconsistent in some areas
- −Taxi scams are common for tourists
- −Language barrier outside tourist areas
- −Traffic congestion can be severe
