City, Turkey
Cost of living in Bursa
How much a month costs in Bursa
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $936–1,530 (₺46,000–75,000).
Prices in Bursa
Typical 2026 ranges in TRY, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TRY | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₺14,000–28,000 | $285–570 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₺9,000–18,000 | $183–366 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₺500–1,000 | $10–20 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₺2,200–5,000 | $45–102 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₺230–420 | $4.7–8.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₺750–1,500 | $15–31 |
| Cappuccino | ₺130–230 | $2.6–4.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₺180–330 | $3.7–6.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₺25–40 | $0.51–0.81 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₺220–400 | $4.5–8.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ₺1,400–3,200 | $28–65 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₺400–800 | $8.1–16.3 |
Value for money: 73/100
A value score of 73/100 means Bursa gives more quality of life per dollar than 72% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 60/100. It's the 6th most affordable of 24 places we cover in Turkey.
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Cost of living across Turkey
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Gaziantep | $692–1,020 | 88/100 |
| Selçuk | $814–1,180 | 86/100 |
| Trabzon | $855–1,380 | 79/100 |
| Pamukkale | $916–1,420 | 78/100 |
| Didim | $977–1,380 | 76/100 |
| Bursa | $936–1,530 | 73/100 |
| Dalyan | $977–1,590 | 73/100 |
| Kuşadası | $1,020–1,630 | 70/100 |
| Side | $1,020–1,630 | 72/100 |
| Kemer | $1,120–1,630 | 68/100 |
| Ankara | $1,120–1,730 | 65/100 |
| Çeşme | $1,120–1,830 | 63/100 |
| Kalkan | $1,220–2,040 | 59/100 |
| Belek | $1,420–2,240 | 45/100 |
| Alanya | $1,530–2,440 | 40/100 |
| Kaş | $1,530–2,440 | 53/100 |
| Cappadocia | $1,630–2,650 | 33/100 |
| Izmir | $1,630–2,650 | 36/100 |
| Ölüdeniz | $1,630–2,650 | 33/100 |
| Marmaris | $1,630–2,650 | 33/100 |
| Antalya | $1,830–2,850 | 28/100 |
| Fethiye | $1,830–2,850 | 27/100 |
| Bodrum | $2,140–3,460 | 17/100 |
| Istanbul | $2,240–3,460 | 9/100 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Bursa?
About $488–733 on a lean budget, $936–1,530 for a comfortable month and $2,240–3,870 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Bursa?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₺14,000–28,000 ($285–570) a month in the center and ₺9,000–18,000 ($183–366) outside it.
How much does food cost in Bursa?
A local meal is ₺230–420 ($4.7–8.5); a mid-range restaurant is ₺750–1,500 ($15–31) per person.
Is Turkey expensive?
Prices in Turkey are about 41% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Burulaş (Bursa Metropolitan transit)
- Bursa and Cumalıkızık (UNESCO)
- Go Türkiye
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.