42.4% above the Turkey average
Ranked #350 of 577 cities · More expensive than 39.3% of cities worldwide
Compared to Turkey average · See Turkey ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | TRY 48,448/mo ≈ $988 | TRY 31,211/mo ≈ $637 | 36% |
| 3-Bedroom | TRY 97,562/mo ≈ $1,990 | TRY 57,198/mo ≈ $1,167 | 41% |
Istanbul has a cost of living index of 32.9 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 4 of 4 data sources.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Based on 55 country PLI x 1.1 city factor
Istanbul is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #350 of 577 cities). It is 42.4% more expensive than the Turkey average, based on 8 cities.
Groceries are expensive and dining out is very expensive. The best value is groceries and the priciest is rent.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Add your current city and salary to compare your take-home pay and living costs with Istanbul.
Compare your salary in Istanbul →Relocation Toolkit
Trusted services for your move
Health insurance for living abroad
Nomad Insurance by SafetyWing: medical cover designed for people working and living outside their home country. Flexible monthly subscription, cancel any time.
Get covered with SafetyWing
Secure your connection in your new city
NordVPN keeps your data safe on public Wi-Fi, lets you access content from home, and is a must-have for remote workers abroad.
Get NordVPN
We may earn a commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.