Can I live in Istanbul on $2,500/month?

Istanbul is probably one of the best value cities for expats and digital nomads. This is a world class city with a surprisingly low cost of living. Istanbul also offers excellent health care, great food, a relatively easy residency process, and loads of history and culture. All of the modern comforts you can imagine are available here.

One of the best parts of Istanbul is the location. The city is conveniently located between Europe, Asia, and Africa. It’s a major hub in the region. This makes trips home easy and affordable. It is also great for those who travel frequently.

We have prefilled the calculator with estimates based on firsthand experience and local cost of living data. We have also included some expenses that are easy to forget, such as flights home, visa costs, and cleaning.

Use the estimates as a starting point, then adjust any expense to match your own lifestyle. The calculator will show you your true monthly burn rate, as well as your adjusted exchange rate after foreign exchange costs based on the method you use to move your money.