Barcelona vs Istanbul for remote workers
Istanbul is about 38% cheaper than Barcelona ($1,430 vs $2,295 a month). Barcelona has faster typical internet.
| 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 🇹🇷 Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $2,295 | $1,430 |
| Rent (1BR) | $1,500 | $900 |
| Food | $550 | $350 |
| Coworking | $200 | $150 |
| Transport | $45 | $30 |
| Internet | 200 Mbps | 40 Mbps |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Language | Spanish, Catalan | Turkish |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Barcelona and Istanbul → | |
| Nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa | Digital Nomad Visa |