Denpasar vs Istanbul
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Denpasar leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Istanbul where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Denpasar's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Denpasar | Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 71 | 71 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 62 | 53 |
| Climate | 82 | 100 |
| Safety | 70 | 63 |
| Summer °C | 27.7 | 23.3 |
| Winter °C | 26.1 | 5.8 |
| Top disaster risk | earthquake | wildfire |
Denpasar vs Istanbul: the short answer
Istanbul comes out ahead on overall livability (71/100), only marginally above Denpasar (71/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Denpasar is the cheaper base — a moderate gap on our cost index (Denpasar 62 vs Istanbul 53, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Denpasar runs warmer in summer (about 27.7°C peak vs 23.3°C in Istanbul), while winter lows sit near 26.1°C in Denpasar and 5.8°C in Istanbul. On natural-disaster exposure Denpasar is the safer choice (safety 70/100); the dominant modelled hazard is earthquake for Denpasar and wildfire for Istanbul.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Denpasar — lower everyday costs.
- You want warmth → Denpasar — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Denpasar — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Istanbul — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Denpasar or Istanbul better to live in?
Istanbul scores higher overall — 71 vs 71 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Denpasar or Istanbul?
Denpasar has the lower cost of living (cost index 62 vs 53; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Denpasar or Istanbul?
Denpasar — summer highs reach about 27.7°C versus 23.3°C in Istanbul.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Denpasar or Istanbul?
Denpasar (disaster-safety 70/100). Main hazard: earthquake in Denpasar, wildfire in Istanbul.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Denpasar?
earthquake is the dominant modelled hazard for Denpasar on our risk index.
How is the Denpasar vs Istanbul comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.