Turkey
Cost of Living in Istanbul
Monthly Total
$1,530
$26,775
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$737
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$26
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$737
$12,898
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$80
$1,400
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$107
$1,873
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$132
$2,310
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$150
$2,625
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$200
$3,500
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$97
$1,698
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$27
$473
Monthly Total
$1,530
$26,775
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