Turkey

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·Cost of Living in Turkey

Compare the cost of living across 4 cities in Turkey.

The cost of living in Turkey is tracked across 4 cities, with an average cost of living index of 31 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. Istanbul is the most expensive city and Antalya the most affordable. Explore each city below for a full cost breakdown.

Estimated monthly budget in Turkey

Typical total monthly cost by household type.

Single person
$1,000
per month
Couple
$1,490
per month
Family of 4
$2,090
per month
Student
$750
per month

Estimates based on the average cost of living in Turkey, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.

Frequently asked questions about the cost of living in Turkey

What is the cost of living in Turkey?
Turkey has 4 cities in our database, with an average cost of living index of 31 out of 100 (New York City = 100).
What is the most expensive city in Turkey?
Istanbul is the most expensive city we track in Turkey, with a cost of living index of 33 out of 100.
What is the cheapest city in Turkey?
Antalya is the most affordable city we track in Turkey, with a cost of living index of 28 out of 100.

Data & sources

As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in Turkey at 38 relative to the United States (=100) in 2024. View source

Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.