Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 68% cheaper than in New York City (United States)

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TOTAL - 68%
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These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025. Exchange rate: 0.02490 USD / TRY
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $17,000 in New York City you would need to make just about $5,432 (218,175TL) in Istanbul.

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