IstanbulvsEl Nido
📶
Istanbul has 2x faster internet
75 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
El Nido
Total Budget
$1,200/mo
$1,100/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$900/mo
$400/mo ✓
Coworking
$150/mo
$120/mo ✓
Meal Out
$6
$4 ✓
Coffee
$2.5
$2 ✓
El Nido 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
🇵🇭 El Nido
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Istanbul
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp16°C
Rainy Days100/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
El Nido
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days245/year
Best months: February, March, April
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
8°26°
Apr
13°28°
Jul
26°27°
Oct
17°27°
IstanbulEl Nido
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇷Istanbul
🇵🇭El Nido
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,200
$1,100
📶
Internet Speed
75 Mbps
Winner50 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.5/5
4.3/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4.2/10
🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
Winner7/10
🎉
Nightlife
8/10
Winner6/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
6/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
4
Istanbul wins
vs
1
El Nido 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
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Istanbul
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
El Nido
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
🇵🇭El Nido
Pros
- +World-class island hopping with stunning lagoons and beaches
- +Incredibly beautiful limestone cliffs and turquoise waters
- +Excellent diving and snorkeling with vibrant marine life
- +Growing coworking scene with fast fiber internet options
Cons
- −Internet can be unreliable outside coworking spaces
- −Remote location - 5-6 hour drive from Puerto Princesa airport
- −Limited healthcare - serious issues require evacuation
- −Power outages still occur occasionally
