City, Turkey
Cost of living in Izmir
How much a month costs in Izmir
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,630–2,650 (₺80,000–130,000).
Prices in Izmir
Typical 2026 ranges in TRY, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TRY | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₺22,000–42,000 | $448–855 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₺13,000–26,000 | $265–529 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₺500–1,000 | $10–20 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₺2,500–5,500 | $51–112 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₺200–400 | $4.1–8.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₺800–1,700 | $16–35 |
| Cappuccino | ₺130–250 | $2.6–5.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₺140–280 | $2.8–5.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₺30–50 | $0.6–1.0 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₺200–450 | $4.1–9.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | ₺500–1,100 | $10–22 |
| Gym membership (month) | ₺1,200–3,000 | $24–61 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₺500–900 | $10.2–18.3 |
Value for money: 36/100
A value score of 36/100 means Izmir gives more quality of life per dollar than 35% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 63/100. It's the 18th 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 |
Cheaper alternatives to Izmir
Similar safety, lower cost, in Middle East.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Izmir?
About $814–1,220 on a lean budget, $1,630–2,650 for a comfortable month and $3,870–7,120 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Izmir?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₺22,000–42,000 ($448–855) a month in the center and ₺13,000–26,000 ($265–529) outside it.
How much does food cost in Izmir?
A local meal is ₺200–400 ($4.1–8.1); a mid-range restaurant is ₺800–1,700 ($16–35) 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
- Izmir Metro
- Turkish State Airports Authority (DHMI)
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.