Istanbul vs Tirana: cost of living for digital nomads
Istanbul, Turkey and Tirana, Albania, 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
- Tirana is about 14% cheaper than Istanbul for a month of nomad living ($1,200 vs $1,400).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $520 in Tirana against $650 in Istanbul.
- Tirana scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Both have a mediterranean climate.
Istanbul wins 1 of the measured lines; Tirana wins 6.
| Line | Istanbul | Tirana |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,400 | $1,200 |
| Rent | $650 | $520 |
| Food | $380 | $340 |
| Transport | $45 | $35 |
| Coworking | $110 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | mediterranean | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| 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. Check the city pages for the dates each was last verified.