#56 city for luxury nomads
Istanbul
Türkiye
Istanbul at a glance
The metrics that matter to a luxury remote worker — connectivity, safety, cost, and tax.
Internet
60 Mbps
Workable
Safety
68/100
Fair
Walkability
75/100
Good
Cost / month
$5k
Premium lifestyle
Income tax
35%
Headline rate
Nomad visa
Yes
Remote-work visa
Avg temp
15°C
Temperate
English
Moderate
Spoken level
Air quality
55 AQI
Moderate
Buying property in Türkiye
What a foreigner can do — own, finance, and turn a purchase into residency.
Foreign ownership
Open to foreigners
Mortgage (non-resident)
Limited
Possible but harder for non-residents
Residency by property
Citizenship from $400k
Citizenship by property ≥ $400k
Property, mortgage and visa rules change often and vary by nationality — figures are indicative. Verify with a licensed local specialist before acting.