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VS Athens
Greece
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Istanbul
Türkiye2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Athens | Istanbul | Best |
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| Rent | 700 USD | 650 USD | Istanbul |
| Food | 360 USD | 360 USD | Athens |
| Utilities | 80 USD | 95 USD | Athens |
| Transport | 35 USD | 50 USD | Athens |
| Healthcare | 70 USD | 70 USD | Athens |
| Internet | 28 USD | 30 USD | Athens |
| Entertainment | 204 USD | 180 USD | Istanbul |
| Other | 144 USD | 180 USD | Athens |
| Total (monthly) | 1,621 USD | 1,615 USD | Istanbul |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Athens | Istanbul | Best |
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| Cost of living | 66 | 65 | Athens |
| Safety | 66 | 58 | Athens |
| Quality of life | 74 | 70 | Athens |
| Internet | 80 | 75 | Athens |
| Healthcare | 78 | 70 | Athens |
| Transport | 78 | 90 | Istanbul |
| Nightlife | 72 | 82 | Istanbul |
| Climate | 80 | 72 | Athens |
| English | 84 | 84 | Athens |
| Visa ease | 48 | 70 | Istanbul |