Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey

Summary of cost of living in Istanbul

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 110,551TL
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 52,957TL
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Istanbul
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 442TL
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 194TL
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 135TL
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 38TL
12 eggs, large 116TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 41TL
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 246TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 40TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 30TL
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 62TL
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 350TL
2 liters of coca-cola 51TL
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 11TL
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 45,415TL
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 20,759TL
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 3,647TL
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 26,529TL
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 20,299TL
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 3,478TL
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 344TL
40” flat screen tv 15,542TL
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 4,975TL
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 209TL
Hourly rate for cleaning help 167TL
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 1,761TL
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,439TL
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 2,953TL
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 2,920TL
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,910,710TL
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 38TL
Monthly ticket public transport 1,422TL
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 257TL
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 272TL
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 290TL
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,704TL
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 286TL
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 167TL
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 184TL
4 rolls of toilet paper 95TL
Tube of toothpaste 108TL
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 316TL
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 1,631TL
2 tickets to the movies 485TL
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 1,634TL
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 2,136TL
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 348TL
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 111TL
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 148TL
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 21,809TL
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1.38TL
1 month of gym membership in business district 2,331TL
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 57TL
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 1,963 prices entered by 219 different people.
Latest price update: March 19, 2024

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