Should I move to Istanbul?

Istanbul, Turkey has a cost of living 54.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 45.7). It is ranked #336 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 69.3 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Istanbul?

The cost of living in Istanbul is 54.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 45.7). Groceries are 56.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 51.5% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately TRY 30,685 per month. Local purchasing power index is 69.3 (NYC = 100).

🇹🇷 Turkey · #336 of 538 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Istanbul?

54.3% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-54.3%

vs NYC

TRY 30,685

Uppskattad hyra i

69.3

Köpkraft

Moderate

Köpkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Istanbul?

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Istanbul

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

45.7 Affordable

Hyra

22.4 Very affordable

Livsmedel

43.8 Affordable

Restauranger

48.5 Affordable

Köpkraft

69.3 Moderate

Uppskattad hyra i Istanbul

1 rum — Stadskärna TRY 30,685/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum TRY 23,014/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna TRY 53,435/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇹🇷 Izmir

Turkey

CoL index 41.5

Jämför Izmir vs Istanbul → →

🇹🇷 Bursa

Turkey

CoL index 40.0

Jämför Bursa vs Istanbul → →

🇹🇷 Ankara

Turkey

CoL index 40.0

Jämför Ankara vs Istanbul → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Istanbul — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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