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Santiago vs Istanbul

Istanbul runs about 14% cheaper than Santiago for this household, a difference of 232 USD a month.

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Santiago
$1,648/month · Chile
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Istanbul
$1,416/month · Türkiye
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Santiago monthly
$1,648
Index 26 (NYC = 100)
Istanbul monthly
$1,416
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-14%
Istanbul relative to Santiago
Rent gap
$0
Istanbul costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

SantiagoIstanbul
  • Housing
    Housing: Santiago $700, Istanbul $700. Cheaper in Santiago.
  • Food
    Food: Santiago $548, Istanbul $384. Cheaper in Istanbul.
  • Transport
    Transport: Santiago $58, Istanbul $67. Cheaper in Santiago.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Santiago $111, Istanbul $112. Cheaper in Santiago.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Santiago $22, Istanbul $16. Cheaper in Istanbul.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Santiago $139, Istanbul $84. Cheaper in Istanbul.
  • Other
    Other: Santiago $70, Istanbul $53. 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

MetricSantiagoIstanbul
Cost
Total monthly cost1,648 USD1,416 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)2622✓
Housing700 USD700 USD
Utilities111 USD✓112 USD
Food548 USD384 USD✓
Transport58 USD✓67 USD
Healthcare22 USD16 USD✓
Lifestyle139 USD84 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,204 USD✓4,269 USD
Effective tax + social rate25.5%✓48.8%
Left over each month4,556 USD✓2,853 USD
Average local net salary950 USD✓800 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre700 USD700 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,400 USD1,400 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,800 USD✓3,200 USD
Quality of life
Safety54/10054/100
Healthcare72/100✓66/100
Air quality32/10042/100✓
Public transport78/100✓76/100
Walkability72/100✓70/100
English proficiency34/10042/100✓
Nightlife74/10084/100✓
Family friendliness72/100✓66/100
Median broadband180 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature15°C15°C
Summer high29°C29°C
Winter low3°C3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,600 h✓2,350 h
Annual rainfall310 mm✓840 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access100 min30 min✓
CurrencyCLPTRY
Time zoneAmerica/SantiagoEurope/Istanbul

Istanbul runs about 14% cheaper than Santiago for this household, a difference of 232 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Santiago or Istanbul cheaper?

Istanbul runs about 14% cheaper than Santiago for this household, a difference of 232 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Istanbul compared with Santiago?

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

Which has better quality of life, Santiago or Istanbul?

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