Travel budget in Turkey

Turkey: calculate your travel budget

Turkey: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Turkey for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 31 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.1 per person
  • $ 2.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 716* (22988 £)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 64 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person
  • $ 4.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 1681* (53942 £)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 87 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 9.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 2576* (82670 £)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Turkey in 2024

Cost of living: Turkey VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Turkey in 2024 is 48% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Turkey by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Turkey compared to the national average.

Cities /Turkey View Details
Ephesus 26% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Ephesus
Erzurum 20% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Erzurum
Bodrum 19% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Bodrum
Manavgat 17% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Manavgat
Istanbul 13% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Istanbul
Trabzon 11% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Trabzon
Izmir 11% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Izmir
Antalya 9% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Antalya
Alanya 5% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Alanya
Marmaris 3% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Marmaris
Side 2% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Side
Ankara 0% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Ankara

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Local prices in Turkey by expense type

Turkey: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Turkey costs 57% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6.2/person
($ 3.2 to $ 13)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 8.6 to $ 32)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.2/person
($ 5 to $ 7.5)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 4.7)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.4 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 3.7)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 3.7)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.9)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Turkey: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Turkey costs 57% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 63/night
($ 12 to $ 388)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 138
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 56/night
($ 27 to $ 188)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 72/night
($ 40 to $ 189)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 102/night
($ 55 to $ 250)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 139/night
($ 76 to $ 338)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 524
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 48/month
($ 14 to $ 273)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 93/month
($ 42 to $ 298)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 101/month
($ 51 to $ 262)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 189
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 66/month
($ 31 to $ 215)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227
Family room
Family room
$ 168/month
($ 84 to $ 432)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Turkey: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Turkey costs 68% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.5/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.6/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 6.2)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2
($ 0.1 to $ 0.5)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Turkey: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Turkey costs 11% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 74/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 390)

132% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Turkey: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Turkey costs 55% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.7/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 7.7)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 6.2 to $ 20)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Turkey: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Turkey costs 41% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.7/pack
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 44
($ 20 to $ 79)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 35
($ 16 to $ 64)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Istanbul
New York City → Istanbul
New York City → Istanbul
$ 1022
(fair price: $ 840)
Sydney → Istanbul
Sydney → Istanbul
Sydney → Istanbul
$ 1344
(fair price: $ 1144)
Melbourne → Istanbul
Melbourne → Istanbul
Melbourne → Istanbul
$ 1309
(fair price: $ 1137)
Toronto → Istanbul
Toronto → Istanbul
Toronto → Istanbul
$ 1283
(fair price: $ 992)
Los Angeles → Istanbul
Los Angeles  → Istanbul
Los Angeles  → Istanbul
$ 1181
(fair price: $ 1024)
Manchester → Antalya
Manchester → Antalya
Manchester → Antalya
$ 259
(fair price: $ 226)

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About the information on the cost of living in Turkey

The information about the cost of living in Turkey shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Turkey updated on 14-03-2024.

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