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    Istanbul

    Turkey, Asia
    15.8M people
    Europe/Istanbul
    Turkish
    Istanbul cityscape
    City
    Historical

    Istanbul

    A transcontinental city in Turkey, straddling Europe and Asia, known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and vibrant atmosphere.

    Cultural
    Tourist
    Safety
    60
    Security
    Cost
    70
    Living costs
    Healthcare
    75
    Medical
    22°
    L: 12°
    Best time to visitApril
    Annual rainfall
    800mm

    Cost of Living

    70
    Overall Cost
    60
    Rent Index
    65
    Groceries
    68
    Restaurants

    Monthly Rent (USD)

    1 Bedroom
    $500
    City center
    3 Bedroom
    $1,200
    City center
    Cost vs Global Average20% higher

    Healthcare System

    Quality Index
    Healthcare excellence
    75
    Good
    Good75
    0255075100
    Cost Index
    Healthcare affordability
    50
    Moderate
    Average50
    0255075100

    System Overview

    System Type
    Universal
    Emergency Number
    112
    Hospital Density
    20
    per 100k people
    Life Expectancy
    Health Indicator
    75
    years
    Compared to global average (73 years)
    Excellent88
    0255075100
    Developing health systems

    Education & Family

    INTERNATIONAL
    50
    Schools
    MONTHLY
    $500
    Childcare

    Quality Scores

    Education Quality
    Schools and universities
    70
    Good
    Family Friendliness
    Child-friendly environment
    70
    Good

    Major Universities

    Istanbul Technical University
    Higher education institution
    Bogazici University
    Higher education institution
    Istanbul University
    Higher education institution

    Mobility & Transportation

    Public Transport
    Quality & coverage
    75
    Good
    Good75
    0255075100
    Walkability
    Pedestrian-friendly
    70
    Good
    Good70
    0255075100
    Traffic Congestion
    High
    70 Index
    Good70
    0255075100

    Transportation Costs

    Public Transport
    $25
    per month
    Fuel
    $1
    per liter
    Taxi
    $1.5
    per km

    Universities

    Istanbul Technical University
    Nearby location
    Bogazici University
    Nearby location
    Istanbul University
    Nearby location

    Airports

    Istanbul Airport (IST)
    Nearby location
    Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
    Nearby location

    Work & Economy
    🌐

    AVERAGE
    $1K
    Annual Salary
    SPEED
    50
    Mbps Internet
    SPACES
    100
    Coworking

    Work Environment Scores

    Job Market
    Professional opportunities
    65
    out of 100
    Good65
    0255075100
    Startup Ecosystem
    Professional opportunities
    70
    out of 100
    Good70
    0255075100
    Business Freedom
    Professional opportunities
    60
    out of 100
    Average60
    0255075100
    Work-Life Balance
    Average work hours per week
    45h

    Lifestyle & Culture

    Overall Culture Score

    Arts, heritage & cultural richness

    Excellent
    90
    Excellent90
    0255075100
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    95
    Excellent95
    0255075100
    Food Scene
    Restaurant quality & variety
    90
    Excellent90
    0255075100
    Entertainment
    Arts, events & activities
    85
    Excellent85
    0255075100
    Nightlife
    Bars, clubs & evening scene
    88
    Excellent88
    0255075100

    Language & Integration

    English Proficiency
    Low
    50
    Average50
    0255075100
    Language Barrier
    Moderate
    40
    Poor40
    0255075100

    Expat Community

    Community Size
    Large
    Integration Score
    70
    Good70
    0255075100

    Environment & Health

    HEALTHCARE
    75
    Health Index
    LIFESPAN
    75
    Years
    HOSPITALS
    20
    Per 100K

    Environmental Quality

    Air Quality
    Clean air quality
    50
    Fair
    Average50
    0255075100
    Green Spaces
    Parks and nature access
    60
    Good
    Average60
    0255075100
    Noise Levels
    Peaceful environment
    30
    Fair
    Bad30
    0255075100
    Air Quality Index
    Clean air
    50

    Transportation & Mobility

    MONTHLY
    $25
    Public Transport
    PER LITER
    $1.00
    Fuel Cost
    PER KM
    $1.50
    Taxi Rate

    Mobility Scores

    Public Transport
    Buses, trains, metro
    75
    Good
    Walkability
    Pedestrian friendly
    70
    Good
    Traffic Flow
    Commute efficiency
    30
    Fair

    Nearby Airports

    Istanbul Airport (IST)
    Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

    Location

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    Key Statistics

    15.8M
    Population
    70
    Cost Index
    50 Mbps
    Internet
    $0.5K
    1BR Rent
    75
    Transport
    $1K
    Avg Salary

    Quality of Life
    Large expat community

    72
    Overall Quality Score
    Very Good quality of life
    Overall Quality
    Life satisfaction
    72
    Very Good
    Good72
    0255075100
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    95
    Outstanding
    Excellent95
    0255075100
    Food Scene
    Restaurants and cuisine
    90
    Outstanding
    Excellent90
    0255075100
    Entertainment
    Nightlife and activities
    85
    Outstanding
    Excellent85
    0255075100
    English Proficiency
    Language accessibility
    50
    Good
    Average50
    0255075100
    Expat Integration
    Community inclusion
    70
    Very Good
    Good70
    0255075100
    Cultural Scene
    Rich cultural diversity with 95/100 score
    Food Culture
    Vibrant dining scene rated 90/100
    Entertainment
    85/100 entertainment options

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