🇹🇷 Istanbul · Before you go
Cost calculator in Istanbul
Pick a lifestyle and a length of stay, and see what a month in Istanbul costs: rent, bills, food, transport and the rest. An estimate, not a quote.
For Istanbul
Lifestyle
Rent and spending move together. One-bed, Kadıköy or Beşiktaş at this level.6 months
What the figures assume
For one person, at autumn 2026 prices; with inflation near 30% a year they date quickly. Rent follows the guide's bands; utilities add aidat, electricity, gas, water, internet and a phone plan.
A month in Istanbul~TRY 88,000per month, comfortable · keep 10–15% spare for surprises
Over 6 monthsTRY 528,000
- RentTRY 40,000 45%
- BillsTRY 8,000 9%
- FoodTRY 20,000 23%
- TransportTRY 5,000 6%
- Going outTRY 9,000 10%
- Everything elseTRY 6,000 7%
Indicative · checked October 2026 · your Insider confirms current details in Istanbul before you commit to anything.