Should I move to Istanbul?

Istanbul, Turkey has a cost of living 53.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 46.9). It is ranked #363 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is moderate (index: 65.5 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 53.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 46.9). Groceries are 53.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 52.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately TRY 31,980 per month. Local purchasing power index is 65.5 (NYC = 100).

🇹🇷 Turkey · #363 of 558 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Istanbul?

53.1% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-53.1%

vs NYC

TRY 31,980

Uppskattad hyra i

65.5

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

46.9 Affordable

Hyra

22.2 Very affordable

Livsmedel

46.5 Affordable

Restauranger

47.2 Affordable

Köpkraft

65.5 Moderate

Uppskattad hyra i Istanbul

1 rum — Stadskärna TRY 31,980/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum TRY 23,985/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna TRY 55,664/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 43.5

Jämför Izmir vs Istanbul → →

🇹🇷 Ankara

Turkey

CoL index 42.5

Jämför Ankara vs Istanbul → →

🇹🇷 Antalya

Turkey

CoL index 41.3

Jämför Antalya 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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