Can you afford Istanbul?
Extraordinary value in dollars, dense transit and real coastline — priced against a currency that keeps moving.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $2,659 | $1,363 | $1,296 | 100 | comfortable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $4,269 | $1,363 | $2,906 | 100 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $5,769 | $1,841 | $3,928 | 100 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $7,269 | $3,568 | $3,701 | 100 | comfortable |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Istanbul?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $40,000 gross a year in Istanbul.
Can a family of four live in Istanbul on $180,000?
3,701 USD a month left over — 51% of take-home pay. Housing takes 13% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Istanbul?
2,906 USD a month left over — 68% of take-home pay. Housing takes 16% of it. That scores 100/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".