General Information

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, a megacity, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical center. With a population of over 15 million, it is home to 18% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is among the largest cities in Europe and in the world by population. It is a city on two continents; about two-thirds of its population live in Europe and the rest in Asia. Istanbul straddles the Bosphorus – one of the world's busiest waterways – in northwestern Turkey, between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Its area of 5,461 square kilometers (2,109 mi2) is coterminous with Istanbul Province.

• Population: 15.9 million (approx)
• Area: 5,343 km²
• Timezone: Timezone info not available (Current time: ailab)
• Coordinates: Latitude: 41.013610839844, Longitude: 28.954999923706

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): TRY 15,000 - 30,000
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): TRY 8,000 - 15,000
• Groceries per Person/Month: TRY 4,000 - 8,000
• Utilities (Monthly): TRY 2,000 - 3,500
• Internet (Monthly): TRY 400 - 800
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): TRY 150 - 300

Transportation

• Metro / Tram Ticket: TRY 17
• Taxi Start Price: TRY 25
• Taxi per km: TRY 15
• Monthly Pass: TRY 1,200

Average Salaries by Profession

• Average Net Salary: TRY 25,000 - 40,000
• Software Engineer: TRY 35,000 - 70,000
• Teacher: TRY 18,000 - 35,000
• Doctor / Physician: TRY 45,000 - 100,000
• Nurse: TRY 20,000 - 40,000
• Civil Engineer: TRY 30,000 - 60,000
• Architect: TRY 30,000 - 55,000
• Accountant: TRY 22,000 - 45,000
• Bank Employee: TRY 20,000 - 45,000
• Police Officer: TRY 18,000 - 40,000
• Lawyer: TRY 35,000 - 80,000
• Restaurant Manager: TRY 18,000 - 35,000
• Waiter / Waitress: TRY 12,000 - 25,000
• Retail Cashier: TRY 13,000 - 25,000
• Construction Worker: TRY 15,000 - 30,000
• Driver: TRY 14,000 - 28,000
• Security Guard: TRY 12,000 - 25,000
• Graphic Designer: TRY 20,000 - 45,000
• Digital Marketer: TRY 25,000 - 50,000
• Hotel Receptionist: TRY 15,000 - 28,000

Family Costs (Family of 4)

• Rent 3 Bedroom: TRY 25,000 - 50,000
• Groceries (Family of 4): TRY 12,000 - 20,000
• Utilities (Monthly): TRY 3,500 - 6,000
• Internet: TRY 600 - 1,000
• Transportation: TRY 2,000 - 3,500

Top Attractions

• Hagia Sophia
• Blue Mosque
• Topkapi Palace
• Grand Bazaar
• Galata Tower
• Bosphorus Cruise
• Dolmabahçe Palace

Major Events

• Istanbul Biennial
• Istanbul Film Festival
• Istanbul Jazz Festival
• Republic Day Celebrations
• International Book Fair