LOCATION_DATA: ISTANBUL, TR

Surviving the
Istanbul Dating Scene

Local data confirms it: Dating in Istanbul is different. From the drama overload to the complex difficulty setting.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Complex

GHOSTING RATE

60%

vs 52% Nat. Avg

MALE:FEMALE RATIO

1.02:1

AVG VCI SCORE

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7.3 / 10

The "Istanbul Vibe" Deconstructed

If you feel like dating here is east meets west, tea gardens, intense romance., you're not crazy. Our data analysis of thousands of profiles in the TR area shows a distinct pattern.

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The #1 Complaint

"Drama overload" top the list of reasons why dates don't convert to relationships here.

2

The Competition

The average successful profile in Istanbul has a VCI Score of 7.3. Is yours keeping up?

LOCAL INSIGHT

"In Istanbul, if your first photo isn't a 9/10, you are invisible to 75% of users."

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