Izmir vs Oaxaca: cost of living for digital nomads
Izmir, Turkey and Oaxaca, Mexico, 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
- Izmir is about 0% cheaper than Oaxaca for a month of nomad living ($1,195 vs $1,200).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $480 in Izmir against $520 in Oaxaca.
- Both score 7/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Izmir: 120 Mbps typical against 50 Mbps.
- Izmir is mediterranean; Oaxaca is temperate.
Izmir wins 6 of the measured lines; Oaxaca wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Izmir or Oaxaca?
Izmir is cheaper: about $1,195/month against $1,200/month in Oaxaca, roughly 0% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Izmir or Oaxaca?
Izmir and Oaxaca score the same on safety, 7/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Izmir or Oaxaca?
Izmir has faster typical internet: 120 Mbps against 50 Mbps in Oaxaca.
| Line | Izmir | Oaxaca |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,195 | $1,200 |
| Rent | $480 | $520 |
| Food | $320 | $340 |
| Transport | $35 | $40 |
| Coworking | $95 | $100 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 120 | 50 |
| Climate | mediterranean | temperate |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
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): Izmir September 11, 2026, Oaxaca November 8, 2026.