Istanbul vs Krakow: cost of living for digital nomads
Istanbul, Turkey and Krakow, Poland, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Istanbul is about 7% cheaper than Krakow for a month of nomad living ($1,400 vs $1,500).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $650 in Istanbul against $700 in Krakow.
- Krakow scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Krakow: 200 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Istanbul is mediterranean; Krakow is continental.
Istanbul wins 3 of the measured lines; Krakow wins 3.
| Line | Istanbul | Krakow |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Rent | $650 | $700 |
| Food | $380 | $400 |
| Transport | $45 | $35 |
| Coworking | $110 | $110 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 200 |
| Climate | mediterranean | continental |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Check the city pages for the dates each was last verified.