Bursa, Turkey, Turkey — cost of living
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Bursa, Turkey

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Bursa, Turkey

About Bursa, Turkey

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$476
Family of 4 / mo
$1,191
Avg salary (after tax)
$451

Bursa is a beautiful city located in Turkey , known for its rich history and stunning natural beauty. It was once the capital of the Ottoman Empire and is famous for its well-preserved mosques and historical sites. One of the most popular attractions is the Grand Mosque, or Ulu Camii, which features impressive architecture and beautiful calligraphy.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $94.62
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $71.07
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $58.35
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $117.01

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.58
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $619.07

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.19
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $5.72
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $4.28
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.35
  • CappuccinoUSD $3.37

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $6.41
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $80.2
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $6.41

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $16.09
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $1.39
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.04
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.06
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $2
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.86
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $0.45
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.22
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.5
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $12.83
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $3
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $7.54
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $10.67
  • Dozen EggsUSD $2.94
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.4
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $1.87
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.54

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $198.67
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $325.65
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $218.52
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $584.32
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $392.46
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $122.51

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $57.66
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $38.9
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $8.55
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $636.16
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $20,448

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.46
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.61
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $70,673
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $11.22
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $57.74
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $63,625
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.78

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $22.07
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $188.63

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How we calculate these numbers

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