Istanbul, Turkey

In 2024, a single person living in Istanbul needs approximately TRY 46,420/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around TRY 90,030/month. Istanbul is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Istanbul costs approximately TRY 32,000/month in 2024. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around TRY 60,000/month. Rent has changed +6.4% vs 2023.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Istanbul are approximately TRY 8,500 in 2024. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Istanbul costs TRY 840 in 2024, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Istanbul average TRY 2,600 in 2024, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Istanbul is located in Turkey (Middle East). With a 1-bed rent of TRY 32,000/month and total single-person expenses around TRY 46,420/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Istanbul costs approximately TRY 310 in 2024. Budget around TRY 2,480/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Istanbul from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 106.5% over this period (from TRY 28,160 in 2022 to TRY 58,163 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Istanbul in 2024, a single person needs approximately TRY 46,420/month. This covers rent (TRY 32,000), groceries (TRY 8,500), transport (TRY 840), utilities (TRY 2,600) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around TRY 90,030/month.