Median monthly budget · single · city center
$1,570/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$1,978
Family of 4
$5,218
Median local salary (after tax)$1,190/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Istanbul$1,070$640$1,969Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$1.21
Bread (loaf)$0.83
Eggs (12)$2.43
Rice (1kg)$2.33
Chicken (1kg)$5.91
Apples (1kg)$2.09
Tomatoes (1kg)$1.46
Potatoes (1kg)$0.54
Water (1.5L)$0.59
Wine (mid-range)$12
Beer (0.5L store)$2.34
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$11
Mid-range dinner for 2$53
Cappuccino$4.00
Beer (draught)$4.48
Coke (0.33L)$1.65
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$61
Single ride$0.94
Gasoline (1L)$1.26
Turkey vs. the neighbors
🇹🇷Turkey(this country)
$1,570/mo🇬🇷Greece
$1,566/mo🇭🇺Hungary
$1,549/mo🇷🇸Serbia
$1,607/mo🇪🇪Estonia
$1,779/mo🇷🇴Romania
$1,310/moFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Turkey?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $1,570/month including rent. Istanbul is the cheapest at $1,570/mo.
What is the average rent in Turkey?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $1,070/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in Turkey?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $1,190, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.