Cost of Living in Turkey - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Turkey
Address: TR

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $684 (excluding rent), and $1,187 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,666 (excluding rent), and $2,466 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$8.74 ₺384

$5.00 ₺220

$14.99 ₺659

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$38.12 ₺1,676

$25.41 ₺1,117

$76.2 ₺3,352

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.00 ₺352

$7.10 ₺312

$9.29 ₺409

Cappuccino

$3.25 ₺143

$2.04 ₺89.6

$5.10 ₺224

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.32 ₺58.1

$0.90 ₺39.78

$2.32 ₺102

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.45 ₺19.98

$0.24 ₺10.63

$1.01 ₺44.21

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$3.61 ₺159

$1.93 ₺85.1

$5.96 ₺262

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.66 ₺205

$2.59 ₺114

$7.77 ₺341

Milk (1 liter)

$0.98 ₺43.20

$0.74 ₺32.50

$1.36 ₺59.9

White Bread (500g)

$0.74 ₺32.73

$0.35 ₺15.52

$1.67 ₺73.4

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.17 ₺95.3

$1.08 ₺47.42

$3.02 ₺133

Eggs

$2.35 ₺103

$1.41 ₺61.8

$3.49 ₺153

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.81 ₺431

$5.06 ₺223

$15.18 ₺667

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.70 ₺250

$3.00 ₺132

$8.72 ₺383

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$19.44 ₺855

$13.59 ₺597

$25.39 ₺1,117

Apples (1kg)

$1.39 ₺60.9

$0.77 ₺33.79

$2.05 ₺90.3

Banana (1kg)

$2.22 ₺97.5

$1.48 ₺65.3

$3.14 ₺138

Oranges (1kg)

$1.16 ₺51.2

$0.61 ₺26.88

$1.97 ₺86.6

Tomato (1kg)

$1.47 ₺64.5

$0.74 ₺32.69

$1.99 ₺87.3

Potato (1kg)

$0.77 ₺33.73

$0.37 ₺16.41

$1.06 ₺46.50

Onion (1kg)

$0.58 ₺25.55

$0.37 ₺16.18

$0.99 ₺43.43

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.00 ₺43.85

$0.50 ₺21.93

$1.49 ₺65.4

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.48 ₺21.00

$0.19 ₺8.57

$0.87 ₺38.14

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.22 ₺97.4

$2.08 ₺91.5

$2.60 ₺115

Wine (Bottle)

$11.45 ₺503

$5.73 ₺252

$18.32 ₺805

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.12 ₺93.4

$1.65 ₺72.4

$3.10 ₺136

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.93 ₺129

$2.06 ₺90.6

$4.51 ₺198

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.70 ₺30.81

$0.57 ₺25.01

$1.04 ₺45.55

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$44.79 ₺1,969

$14.93 ₺656

$52.8 ₺2,319

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.05 ₺46.27

$0.88 ₺38.48

$2.50 ₺110

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.65 ₺28.44

$0.56 ₺24.83

$1.12 ₺49.20

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$7.43 ₺327

$4.95 ₺218

$11.27 ₺496

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.22 ₺53.6

$1.14 ₺49.99

$1.29 ₺56.7

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$42.8K ₺1.9M

$39.9K ₺1.8M

$48.8K ₺2.1M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$43.3K ₺1.9M

$40.2K ₺1.8M

$47.5K ₺2.1M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$69.1 ₺3,036

$42.81 ₺1,882

$115 ₺5,049

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$10.82 ₺476

$6.78 ₺298

$17.31 ₺761

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$13.64 ₺600

$10.01 ₺440

$20.02 ₺880

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$48.95 ₺2,152

$24.91 ₺1,095

$87.2 ₺3,834

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$17.96 ₺789

$10.03 ₺441

$25.44 ₺1,119

Cinema Ticket

$6.42 ₺282

$5.14 ₺226

$10.27 ₺451

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$625 ₺27.5K

$378 ₺16.6K

$1,259 ₺55.3K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$12.9K ₺565.6K

$7,144 ₺314.1K

$25.5K ₺1.1M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$53.7 ₺2,363

$19.88 ₺874

$75.7 ₺3,330

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$43.63 ₺1,918

$23.02 ₺1,012

$75.7 ₺3,329

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$105 ₺4,619

$62.8 ₺2,763

$151 ₺6,631

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$96.5 ₺4,244

$38.19 ₺1,679

$153 ₺6,715

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$627 ₺27.6K

$373 ₺16.4K

$1,120 ₺49.2K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$446 ₺19.6K

$274 ₺12.1K

$748 ₺32.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,141 ₺50.2K

$688 ₺30.3K

$2,022 ₺88.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$710 ₺31.2K

$498 ₺21.9K

$1,244 ₺54.7K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,802 ₺79.3K

$1,157 ₺50.9K

$3,470 ₺152.6K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,083 ₺47.6K

$741 ₺32.6K

$2,022 ₺88.9K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,063 ₺46.7K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

42.38

59.88

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: March 3, 2026

By City in Turkey

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Adana	2258718	49	$649	$977	$1,550	$2,100	53.92	37.18
2	Adapazari	280214	54	$651	$1,067	$1,567	$2,265	36.01	138
3	Adiyaman	632459	53	$594	$1,068	$1,324	$2,264	257.26	169.25
4	Afyonkarahisar	747555	53	$508	$1,063	$1,397	$2,244	125.62	53.24
5	Agri	120390	54	$590	$1,064	$1,648	$2,254	92.26	130.12
6	Akbuk	-	55	$565	$1,087	$1,761	$2,432	149.34	45.88
7	Aksaray	423011	56	$694	$1,118	$1,679	$2,320	42.77	60.49
8	Alanya	2722103	62	$566	$1,225	$1,520	$2,313	103.85	85.54
9	Amasya	114921	57	$635	$1,131	$1,671	$2,290	15.41	60.47
10	Ankara	5864049	63	$654	$1,263	$1,602	$2,379	212.04	115.07
11	Antakya	365402	52	$531	$1,020	$1,442	$2,157	21.97	25.6
12	Antalya	2722103	59	$638	$1,183	$1,582	$2,300	67.05	312.66
13	Artvin	34537	54	$575	$1,101	$1,443	$2,229	53.84	50.39
14	Aydin	1119084	44	$629	$904	$1,552	$2,161	16.29	255.93
15	Balikesir	1196170	45	$672	$914	$1,449	$2,072	45.41	54.22
16	Batman	477456	54	$638	$1,076	$1,431	$2,258	35.13	45.72
17	Bodrum	187284	56	$632	$1,133	$1,541	$2,326	37.82	32.83
18	Bursa	3238618	53	$669	$1,047	$1,612	$2,174	12.27	39.67
19	Canakkale	143675	54	$594	$1,084	$1,271	$2,162	26.87	104.51
20	Corum	527863	44	$536	$866	$1,197	$1,862	25.84	193.26
21	Dalyan	-	59	$723	$1,191	$1,806	$2,420	125.21	27.33
22	Denizli	1051056	57	$664	$1,122	$1,507	$2,323	87.75	49.31
23	Didim	93876	52	$589	$1,024	$1,602	$2,160	18.39	35.97
24	Diyarbakir	1804880	46	$502	$929	$1,086	$1,829	19.94	73.78
25	Duzce	370371	57	$667	$1,163	$1,685	$2,384	152.85	106.51
26	Edirne	180002	82	$836	$1,634	$2,281	$3,319	71.98	78.82
27	Elazig	578789	54	$548	$1,065	$1,296	$2,234	229.26	69.26
28	Erzincan	226032	54	$562	$1,065	$1,631	$2,224	58.53	49.95
29	Erzurum	762021	54	$572	$1,064	$1,524	$2,269	102.92	94.8
30	Esenyurt	978007	54	$635	$1,084	$1,308	$2,225	114.47	268.28
31	Eskisehir	888828	52	$632	$1,050	$1,528	$2,250	239.4	96.17
32	Fethiye	170379	55	$634	$1,099	$1,419	$2,224	46.79	111.57
33	Gaziantep	2164134	48	$615	$957	$1,161	$1,912	99.76	37.77
34	Gebze	-	55	$676	$1,087	$1,537	$2,314	140.81	229.9
35	Giresun	125682	54	$686	$1,082	$1,361	$2,211	96.58	293.12
36	Iskenderun	246639	57	$745	$1,153	$1,727	$2,421	69.67	88.39
37	Isparta	427324	43	$582	$875	$1,438	$1,920	58.1	132.95
38	Istanbul	15701602	72	$754	$1,432	$1,913	$3,050	49.46	62.97
39	Izmir	4493242	63	$699	$1,273	$1,721	$2,558	62.02	84.08
40	Kadikoy	467919	86	$713	$1,722	$1,418	$3,656	15.8	162.3
41	Kahramanmaras	1112634	50	$579	$1,001	$1,548	$2,988	32.29	175.81
42	Kalkan	-	56	$750	$1,134	$1,435	$2,370	104.66	18.71
43	Karabuk	123309	50	$483	$1,006	$1,197	$1,967	171.29	63.32
44	Kastamonu	152541	57	$642	$1,130	$1,376	$2,379	40.19	34.15
45	Kayseri	1389680	49	$651	$972	$1,298	$1,974	36.8	77.29
46	Kirikkale	351684	57	$726	$1,112	$1,490	$2,406	58.35	69.99
47	Kirklareli	277984	53	$601	$1,066	$1,189	$2,140	38.52	144.72
48	Kocaeli	2079072	50	$643	$999	$1,279	$2,079	96.28	112.11
49	Konya	2161303	58	$650	$1,142	$1,374	$2,285	19.43	153.83
50	Kutahya	573642	45	$659	$897	$1,569	$2,213	100.78	100.06

Turkey Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

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Cost of Living in Turkey - Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Living in Turkey tends to be lower than in Western capitals, with wide regional variation: major cosmopolitan hubs like Istanbul or coastal resort towns can feel pricier, while inland towns and rural areas stay notably affordable. Your costs hinge on housing style, neighborhood, and lifestyle. Long-term rentals, local markets, and cooking at home win over frequent dining out. Public transit, occasional ride-hailing, and walking can keep transport reasonable. Seasonal tourism bumps up prices in popular spots, so plan for shoulder seasons when possible. Tip: prioritize neighborhoods with good access to transit and groceries, and test a few short stays before committing.

A daily routine in Turkey blends value and variety. Housing searches work best with a mix of local agents and trusted online listings; expect standard long-term contracts and a security deposit. For meals, you can balance fresh produce at markets with inexpensive street food and neighborhood eateries. Public transport (metro, buses, dolmuş) often covers major cities well, while bikes and walking help in dense neighborhoods. Co-working options range from dedicated centers to cafe setups, with a growing community of remote workers. Turkey living cost remains attractive when you shop local, dine modestly, and compare neighborhoods before choosing a base. Tip: spend a week in a couple of districts to feel the vibe before committing.

Quality of life in Turkey scales with neighborhood choice and pacing. Develop a simple budget framework: a weekly allowance for groceries, transit, and errands, plus a monthly cap for rent and utilities. Favor a few core neighborhoods with reliable internet and easy access to groceries; in coastal cities, expect seasonal price shifts, especially in shared accommodations and hospitality. Build a buffer for travel along the Turkish countryside or weekend trips. Compare apartment types by total cost of living, not only monthly rent, and test commute times during different times of day. Tip: choose a base with solid transit links and a nearby market to keep daily errands efficient.