Are you planning to move to Turkey and concerned about the cost of living there? Undoubtedly, you are not the only one who sees the budget first before making any trip. No matter how wonderful a country may be, the cost of living there is the actual driving factor that helps us make our mind to move or not.

For the same reason, the living conditions in Turkey will decide whether you should move there permanently or not. However, if you consider the daily expenditure you need to spend in Turkey, it can be a surprisingly cheaper place. Overall, the affordability would vary from place to place or between cities in Turkey. In general, it is affordable for most foreigners as compared to other European countries.

Average Monthly Expenditure

For everyone looking for the exact figures, he needs to have in pockets to stay in Turkey. Find the amount you must be having every month to live a comfortable life in Turkey.

According to Numbeo, if you exclude the rent, then the estimated monthly costs that a family of four would spend in Turkey are 10,974.32TL ( around 1266 $).

As for a single person, he expects to spend around 3,170.44TL ( equivalent to $ 365 ) in Turkey.

If you wear western branded dresses, they can also be high priced in Turkey. But, if you don’t mind wearing local products, you will see a considerable difference in amounts. If you lead a simple lifestyle, living in Turkey would be easier for you.

The daily meal is probably more reasonable in Turkey than in neighbouring European destinations. The groceries are quite inexpensive. In addition, if you interact with locals and find out how they supply themselves with goods, you will save a considerable amount on food.

Of course, your costs also depend on how you prefer to live. The cost of your grocery shop will depend on whether your regular diet includes French cheese, Heinz beans, Oreos and Marmite, for instance, are definitely going to cost you quite a bit extra - or whether what else is available in local markets is sufficient for you.

Costs within Turkey also differ but not by a significant amount. If you insist on restaurants for your daily meal, it would cost you a bit higher in Istanbul or Ankara than in other cities of Turkey.

The gasoline cost is not too high as compared to some European countries. But, it is also not an easily affordable option for foreigners staying in Turkey.

A few items that will definitely cost you more, including running your own car. If you plan to import your car, it won’t be cheap. The local gasoline is not inexpensive either, not an advisable idea for the newcomers.

On the other hand, public transport remains to offer competitive price, and the local transport system is very effective and takes you to most of the places you want to go. Domestic flights are also affordable.

he cost of utilities is not that high in Turkey, and running a household is not worrisome. The Living bills are exceptionally cheap.

The telecom and entertainment companies in Turkey propose close competition for the prices. They offer exciting packages and a group of great deals in this field. Internet access is also sufficiently affordable.

For example, Turkcell, the internet service provider, offers a Tourist Welcome Pack for travellers gives you 200 minutes calls, 20 GB of internet, unlimited messaging via Whatsapp for 149 TRY (about € 23 / $ 17) per month.

Electricity can cost you from 50 – 200 Turkish liras, depending upon your monthly consumption.

You can find numerous leisure activities in Turkey at almost no cost.

As of June 2021, rent in Turkey is, on average, 87.25% lower than in the United States, according to Numbeo. Due to the low rent prices here, many foreigners who get the salary from their native country can maintain a good standard of life in Turkey.

But on Turkish wage, it is not easy to sustain a luxurious lifestyle, as the rent will take a considerable amount of your salary. Also, the rent in busy cities is way higher than others in Turkey. For example, rent prices in Istanbul would cost you almost double that of Adana.

Cost of Living Averages Table for Turkey

Average Restaurant Prices

Meal (Inexpensive Restaurant)	$3.79
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter)	$2.58
Water (0.33 Liter)	$0.23

Average Market Prices

Milk (1 Liter)	$0.74
Loaf Bread (500g)	$0.42
Eggs (12)	$1.81

Average Transport Prices

One Way Ticket	$0.52
Monthly Pass	$37.94
Gasoline	$1.22

Average Utilities Prices

Basic (Water, Electricity, Garbage, Heating, Cooling)	$65.56
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local	$0.13
Internet (Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	$15.68

Average Leisure Prices

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	$25.27
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour)	$12.81
Cinema, 1 Seat, International Release	$3.79

Average Clothing Prices

1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Comparable)	$36.27
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, etc...)	$24.63
1 Pair of Adidas Walking Shoes (Mid-Range)	$60.44

Average Rent Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Center	$255.19
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Center	$158.57
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Center	$444.42