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Istanbul vs Santiago

Istanbul runs about 16% cheaper than Santiago for this household, a difference of 232 USD a month.

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Istanbul
$1,416/month · Türkiye
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Doppeleinheit Bauart X’Trapolis Modular auf dem Gleis 6. Die von Alstom gelieferten Triebwagen basieren auf den S-Bahn-Triebwagen des Typs Civia von CAF. Die Wagen sind auf eine Bahnsteighöhe auf Wage
Santiago
$1,648/month · Chile
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Istanbul monthly
$1,416
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Santiago monthly
$1,648
Index 26 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+16%
Santiago relative to Istanbul
Rent gap
$0
Santiago costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

IstanbulSantiago
  • Housing
    Housing: Istanbul $700, Santiago $700. Cheaper in Istanbul.
  • Food
    Food: Istanbul $384, Santiago $548. Cheaper in Istanbul.
  • Transport
    Transport: Istanbul $67, Santiago $58. Cheaper in Santiago.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Istanbul $112, Santiago $111. Cheaper in Santiago.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Istanbul $16, Santiago $22. Cheaper in Istanbul.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Istanbul $84, Santiago $139. Cheaper in Istanbul.
  • Other
    Other: Istanbul $53, Santiago $70. Cheaper in Istanbul.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricIstanbulSantiago
Cost
Total monthly cost1,416 USD✓1,648 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)22✓26
Housing700 USD700 USD
Utilities112 USD111 USD✓
Food384 USD✓548 USD
Transport67 USD58 USD✓
Healthcare16 USD✓22 USD
Lifestyle84 USD✓139 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,269 USD6,204 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate48.8%25.5%✓
Left over each month2,853 USD4,556 USD✓
Average local net salary800 USD950 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre700 USD700 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,400 USD1,400 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,200 USD2,800 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety54/10054/100
Healthcare66/10072/100✓
Air quality42/100✓32/100
Public transport76/10078/100✓
Walkability70/10072/100✓
English proficiency42/100✓34/100
Nightlife84/100✓74/100
Family friendliness66/10072/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature15°C15°C
Summer high29°C29°C
Winter low3°C3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,350 h2,600 h✓
Annual rainfall840 mm310 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access30 min✓100 min
CurrencyTRYCLP
Time zoneEurope/IstanbulAmerica/Santiago

Istanbul runs about 16% cheaper than Santiago for this household, a difference of 232 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Istanbul or Santiago cheaper?

Istanbul runs about 16% cheaper than Santiago for this household, a difference of 232 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Santiago compared with Istanbul?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,269 a month in Istanbul and $6,204 in Santiago, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Istanbul or Santiago?

Istanbul scores 54/100 on safety and 66/100 on healthcare; Santiago scores 54 and 72. Istanbul averages 15°C against 15°C in Santiago.