Istanbul vs Port Louis: cost of living for digital nomads
Istanbul, Turkey and Port Louis, Mauritius, 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 13% cheaper than Port Louis for a month of nomad living ($1,400 vs $1,600).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $650 in Istanbul against $720 in Port Louis.
- Port Louis scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Istanbul is mediterranean; Port Louis is tropical.
Istanbul wins 6 of the measured lines; Port Louis wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Istanbul or Port Louis?
Istanbul is cheaper: about $1,400/month against $1,600/month in Port Louis, roughly 13% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Istanbul or Port Louis?
Port Louis scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Istanbul.
Which has faster internet, Istanbul or Port Louis?
Istanbul and Port Louis have about the same typical internet speed, 60 Mbps.
| Line | Istanbul | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,400 | $1,600 |
| Rent | $650 | $720 |
| Food | $380 | $430 |
| Transport | $45 | $55 |
| Coworking | $110 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | coast | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
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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. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Istanbul November 1, 2026, Port Louis November 2, 2026.