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🇹🇷Cost of Living in Istanbul

Turkey · Population: 15,840,000 · Cost Index: 35/100

Cost of Living in Istanbul

Turkey · Asia

Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus strait, offering a rich blend of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman history. It provides affordable living with world-class culture.

15,840,000

Population

35

Cost Index

60

Safety Index

55

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $1,450 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $545.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$450.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$280.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$900.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$550.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $3.91
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$3.50
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$20.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$4.50
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.00
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.40
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.20
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.80
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$4.00
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.20
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.50

Transportation

Avg: $5.58
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$25.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.50
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.80
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.45
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.15

Utilities

Avg: $28.33
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$65.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$8.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$12.00

Healthcare

Avg: $13.33
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$15.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$20.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$5.00

Entertainment

Avg: $8.63
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$25.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$4.00
Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.00
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$3.50

Clothing

Avg: $38.33
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$35.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$20.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$60.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
TRY
Language
Turkish
Cost Index
35/100
Safety Index
60/100
Quality of Life
55/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.