Iran vs Turkiye: Cost of Living, Safety & Quality of Life Comparison 2026

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Turkiye is ahead on the overall index (7.1/10 vs 5.8/10 for Iran). That headline score still hides trade-offs in specific areas.

On cost of living, Iran scores higher than Turkiye.

Key scores at a glance

Turkiye wins 13 of 16 categories we track; Iran wins 2, with 1 tied.

  • Safety — Iran 5.5/10 · Turkiye 7.3/10
  • Healthcare — Iran 6.8/10 · Turkiye 7.7/10
  • Cost of living — Iran 8.0/10 · Turkiye 7.8/10

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Country guides: Iran · Turkiye

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