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Cost of Living in İzmir

İzmir, İzmir, Turkey · Population 4,493,242

▲ +8% vs Turkey average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₺17,395 ($512)
Couple, monthly₺31,225 ($918)
Family of four, monthly₺40,721 ($1,198)

Estimated Prices in İzmir

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₺174 ($5.13)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₺698 ($20.52)per meal
Cappuccino₺52.33 ($1.54)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₺3,954 ($116)per month
Monthly public transport pass₺640 ($18.81)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₺1,686 ($49.59)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₺488 ($14.36)per month
Fitness club membership₺488 ($14.36)per month
Cinema ticket₺128 ($3.76)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₺8,290 ($244)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₺5,767 ($170)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₺17,302 ($509)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in İzmir is ₺25,194 ($741) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₺17,395 ($512) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₺22,614 ($665) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₺5,767 ($170)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Turkey

Istanbul

İstanbul · pop. 15,519,267

₺20,056 ($590) / mo

Ankara

Ankara · pop. 5,803,482

₺19,722 ($580) / mo

Bursa

Bursa · pop. 2,901,396

₺17,395 ($512) / mo

Antalya

Antalya · pop. 2,426,356

₺17,395 ($512) / mo

Konya

Konya · pop. 2,232,374

₺17,395 ($512) / mo

Şanlıurfa

Şanlıurfa · pop. 1,985,753

₺17,395 ($512) / mo

Adana

Adana · pop. 1,765,981

₺17,395 ($512) / mo

Diyarbakır

Diyarbakır · pop. 1,732,396

₺17,395 ($512) / mo

Living in İzmir

İzmir is one of the key cities in Turkey. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₺17,395 ($512), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₺5,767 ($170) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₺40,721 ($1,198) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₺31,225 ($918) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in İzmir is ₺25,194 ($741). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₺22,614 ($665) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is İzmir expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₺17,395 ($512) per month in İzmir including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Turkey.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in İzmir?
A net salary of around ₺22,614 ($665) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in İzmir with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in İzmir is ₺25,194 ($741).
How much is rent in İzmir?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₺8,290 ($244) per month in the city centre and ₺5,767 ($170) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₺17,302 ($509).
Is İzmir cheaper than Turkey on average?
No — İzmir is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Turkey average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in İzmir?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₺3,954 ($116) in İzmir. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₺174 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around ₺52 ($2).
How do transport costs in İzmir compare?
A monthly public transport pass in İzmir is estimated at ₺640 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for İzmir are estimates based on Turkey national averages adjusted for city size (population 4,493,242). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.