Cost of Living in Istanbul
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Istanbul, Turkey.
Overall, the cost of living in Istanbul is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 23 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)22
Groceries index32
Dining out index24
Transport index12
Utilities index26
Median annual salary$11,000
Minimum wage$3.30/hr
Est. monthly childcare$300
Est. monthly healthcare premium$40
YoY inflation45.0%
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