Cost of Living in Istanbul, Turkey
Turkey ยท Middle East
Monthly budget from $735 โ full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$735
/mo
Standard
$1,460
/mo
Comfort
$3,080
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $400 | $200 | $45 | $90 | $735/mo |
| Standard | $800 | $370 | $90 | $200 | $1,460/mo |
| Comfort | $1,800 | $650 | $180 | $450 | $3,080/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
City straddling two continents with ancient mosques, hammams, and world-class street food
Internet: 65 Mbps
Safety: 3.7/5
Nomad score: 4.5/5