IstanbulvsDa Nang
📶
Da Nang has 2x faster internet
150 Mbps avg download speed
🌡️
Mediterranean vs Tropical Wet climate
Different weather patterns year-round
🛂
Turkey offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Istanbul
Da Nang
Total Budget
$1,200/mo
$1,100/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$900/mo
$350/mo ✓
Coworking
$150/mo
$80/mo ✓
Meal Out
$6
$2 ✓
Coffee
$2.5
$1.5 ✓
Da 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
🇻🇳 Da Nang
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
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
Da Nang
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days208/year
Best months: April
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
8°21°
Apr
13°28°
Jul
26°30°
Oct
17°26°
IstanbulDa Nang
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇷Istanbul
🇻🇳Da Nang
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,200
$1,100
📶
Internet Speed
75 Mbps
150 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
3.5/5
4.3/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4.2/10
🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
8/10
Winner6/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
6/10
👥
Community
medium
medium
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Istanbul wins
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Da 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
Da Nang
150 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Da Nang
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉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
🇻🇳Da Nang
Pros
- +Incredibly affordable cost of living under $1,100/month
- +Fastest 5G speeds in Vietnam (600+ Mbps)
- +Beautiful 6km My Khe Beach with clean sand
- +Growing digital nomad community with regular events
Cons
- −Low English proficiency among locals
- −Rainy season from September to December can be intense
- −Limited nightlife compared to Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi
- −Some areas feel like construction zones
