IstanbulvsAo Nang
📶
Istanbul has 3x faster internet
75 Mbps avg download speed
🌡️
Mediterranean vs Tropical Wet climate
Different weather patterns year-round
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Istanbul
Ao Nang
Total Budget
$1,200/mo
$1,100/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$900/mo
$350/mo ✓
Coworking
$150/mo
$120/mo ✓
Meal Out
$6
$3 ✓
Coffee
$2.5
$2 ✓
Ao Nang is $100/mo cheaper (9% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇹🇷 Istanbul
📶 Internet75 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+2
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West1h
🇺🇸 US East4h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🇹🇭 Ao Nang
📶 Internet25 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Istanbul
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp16°C
Rainy Days100/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Ao Nang
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days247/year
Best months: February, January, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
8°27°
Apr
13°28°
Jul
26°28°
Oct
17°27°
IstanbulAo Nang
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇷Istanbul
🇹🇭Ao Nang
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,200
$1,100
📶
Internet Speed
75 Mbps
Winner25 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.5/5
4/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
Winner7/10
🎉
Nightlife
8/10
Winner5/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
6/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
4
Istanbul wins
vs
1
Ao Nang wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
💻Developer
Istanbul
75 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Istanbul
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Ao Nang
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Istanbul
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Istanbul
World-famous nightlife scene
🇹🇷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
🇹🇭Ao Nang
Pros
- +Stunning limestone cliffs and beaches
- +Gateway to Phi Phi Islands and Railay
- +Affordable cost of living for Thailand
- +English widely spoken everywhere
Cons
- −Limited coworking space options
- −Internet can be inconsistent
- −Very touristy main strip
- −Rainy season lasts six months
