Prices in Istanbul
How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Istanbul? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Istanbul.
What are the supermarket prices in Istanbul?
Are the costs of living in Istanbul higher than those in United States?
Costs in Istanbul: How much will we pay for entertainment and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Istanbul:
food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs
(The last update: today 2 hours ago)
Currency in Turkey Turkish lira (TRY). For 10 US dollars you can get 344 Turkish Lira. For 100 US dollars you can get 3.44 thousand Turkish Lira. And the other way around: For 100 Turkish Lira you can get 2.91 US dollars.
Overall, it can be said that prices in Istanbul are lower than in United States. Food is 51% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 52%. The cost of living in Istanbul is comparable to the cost of living in United States. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 35%.
Are hotels expensive in Istanbul? How much will we pay for a room in Istanbul?
The average price of accommodation in Turkey is $53 (TRY 1.83K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $43 (TRY 1.47K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $15.5 (TRY 533). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Turkey in $44 (TRY 1.51K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $51 (TRY 1.74K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $68 (TRY 2.34K) in Turkey If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $125 (TRY 4.29K)
Is it expensive in stores in Istanbul? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Istanbul? On this page you will find the current price list of food products in Istanbul, such as: cheese, bananas, oranges, Cigarettes, or onion (The last update: today)
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Istanbul? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Istanbul? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Istanbul?
If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 8.7 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 6.4 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 35 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 5.8 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.1 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Istanbul, including cheese, bananas, oranges, Cigarettes, or onion
When you're thinking about traveling and it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific country, maybe the costs will be lower than in Istanbul in one of the nearby countries? Check prices in: Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and Armenia.
Istanbul - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:
fees
$54 ($29 - $87)
74% is less expensive than in United States
internet
$9.8 ($7.3 - $14.5)
86% is less expensive than in United States
jeans
$44 ($17.4 - $78)
17% is less expensive than in United States
average earnings
$689
85% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$713 ($469 - $1.02K)
by half less than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$829 ($581 - $1.34K)
66% is less expensive than in United States
bread
$0.5 ($0.23 - $1)
86% is less expensive than in United States
cheese
$7.6 ($3.8 - $13.1)
by half less than in United States
rice
$1.7 ($0.87 - $2.6)
62% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$1.2 ($0.58 - $1.7)
76% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$1.6 ($1 - $2.6)
5.6% is less expensive than in United States
wine
$8.7 ($5.2 - $17.4)
by half less than in United States
cheap restaurant
$8.7 ($4.4 - $14.5)
by half less than in United States
local beer
$2.9 ($1.5 - $5.1)
by half less than in United States
coffee
$2.4 ($1.5 - $4.1)
by half less than in United States
bottle of water
$0.48 ($0.29 - $1.2)
77% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$6.4 ($5.2 - $7.3)
by half less than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$1.1 ($0.64 - $1.7)
by half less than in United States
Food Prices Istanbul
- Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.1 (TRY 37)
- A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $0.5 (TRY 17.3)
- Eggs (regular) (12) $2 (TRY 69)
- Local Cheese (1kg) $7.6 (TRY 262)
- Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.38 (TRY 13)
- A bottle of wine (mid-range) $8.7 (TRY 300)
- Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.6 (TRY 56)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.3 (TRY 79)
- Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $1.7 (TRY 57)
- Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $5.1 (TRY 176)
- Apples (1kg) $1.1 (TRY 38)
- Oranges (1kg) $0.89 (TRY 31)
- Potatoes (1kg) $0.69 (TRY 24)
- Lettuce (1 head) $0.95 (TRY 33)
- Kilo of white rice $1.7 (TRY 59)
- Tomatoes (1kg) $1.2 (TRY 40)
- Bananas (1kg) $1.6 (TRY 55)
- Onions (1kg) $0.49 (TRY 16.8)
- Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $14.3 (TRY 492)
Prices In Restaurants Istanbul
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $8.7 (TRY 300)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $35 (TRY 1.2K)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $6.4 (TRY 220)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.9 (TRY 100)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $4.4 (TRY 150)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.1 (TRY 38)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.48 (TRY 16.5)
- Cappuccino $2.4 (TRY 83)
Cost Of Living Istanbul
- One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.51 (TRY 17.7)
- Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $40 (TRY 1.39K)
- Gasoline (1 liter) $1.1 (TRY 39)
- Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $39.9K (TRY 1.37M)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $713 (TRY 24.5K)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $458 (TRY 15.8K)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $1.35K (TRY 46.4K)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $829 (TRY 28.5K)
- Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $54 (TRY 1.85K)
- Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $9.8 (TRY 338)
- numb_34 $7.3 (TRY 251)
- 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $44 (TRY 1.5K)
- 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $31 (TRY 1.06K)
- 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $79 (TRY 2.72K)
- 1 pair of men's leather shoes $74 (TRY 2.54K)
- Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $40.3K (TRY 1.39M)
- Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $464 (TRY 16K)
- Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $3.07K (TRY 106K)
- International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $9.98K (TRY 343K)
- Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $1.53K (TRY 52.7K)
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $689 (TRY 23.7K)
- Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 40%
- Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $0.72 (TRY 25)
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $0.51 (TRY 17.6)
- Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $6.5 (TRY 225)
Entertainment Costs Istanbul
- Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $37 (TRY 1.29K)
- Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $12.2 (TRY 421)
- Cinema, Single Ticket $5.2 (TRY 180)
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Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:
renting a large apartment outside the center
$829 ($581 - $1.34K)
66% is less expensive than in United States
cheap restaurant
$8.7 ($4.4 - $14.5)
by half less than in United States
coffee
$2.4 ($1.5 - $4.1)
by half less than in United States
fees
$54 ($29 - $87)
74% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$1.2 ($0.58 - $1.7)
76% is less expensive than in United States
average earnings
$689
85% is less expensive than in United States