Istanbul, Turkey

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Country

Turkey

Relocation

About Istanbul, Turkey

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$363

Family of 4 / mo

$909

Avg salary (after tax)

$442

Istanbul is a beautiful city in Turkey that connects Europe and Asia. It is famous for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. One of the most well-known landmarks in Istanbul is the Hagia Sophia, a grand building that has served as both a church and a mosque.

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 $83.53
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $68.72
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $49.38
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $117.17

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.61
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $606.56

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.15
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $5.35
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $4.28
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.5
CappuccinoUSD $2.89

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $7.48
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $32.07
Fast Food ComboUSD $6.41

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $16.38
Apples (1 kg)USD $1.43
Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.73
Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.39
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $2.2
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.1
Onions (1 kg)USD $0.81
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.33
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.5
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $12.83
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $3.09
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $7.94
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $9.41
Dozen EggsUSD $2.8
White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.28
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $1.47
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.75

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $337.04
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $763.23
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $434.7
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,613
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $861.39
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $162.34

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $34.96
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $22.85
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $5.35
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $338.76
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $9,089

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.2
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.07
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $64,151
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $6.41
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $64.14
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $55,478
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.81

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $16.04
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $114.82