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Overview
Turkey🇹🇷
At a Glance
How Turkey compares across key indices
Cost of Living
38 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
76/100
Healthcare
65/100
Quality of Life
153/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Turkey
Cost of Living
38
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
29
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
38
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
40
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Low RiskHow safe residents feel in Turkey - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
76/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Turkey
Turkey has 300 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $832 in Şişli to $1,029 in Ankara. Şişli leads on safety, scoring 76/100. Konak ranks highest for quality of life at 158/200.
💸Most Affordable
Şişli
$832/mo
Safest
Şişli
76/100
Best Quality of Life
Konak
158/200
Best Healthcare
Ankara
80/100
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Curated and popular cities first.
40 of 300 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankara | $1,029 | 69/100 | 155/200 | 80/100 | 55 |
| Istanbul | $943 | 70/100 | 155/200 | 76/100 | 53 |
| Bursa | $923 | 71/100 | 156/200 | 74/100 | 51 |
| İzmir | $922 | 71/100 | 156/200 | 74/100 | 51 |
| Gaziantep | $910 | 72/100 | 156/200 | 73/100 | 50 |
| Diyarbakır | $902 | 72/100 | 156/200 | 73/100 | 49 |
| Adana | $902 | 72/100 | 156/200 | 73/100 | 49 |
| Kayseri | $893 | 73/100 | 156/200 | 72/100 | 48 |
| Konya | $892 | 73/100 | 156/200 | 72/100 | 48 |
| Antalya | $890 | 73/100 | 156/200 | 72/100 | 48 |
| Eskişehir | $875 | 74/100 | 157/200 | 70/100 | 47 |
| Çankaya | $869 | 74/100 | 157/200 | 70/100 | 46 |
| Erzurum | $867 | 74/100 | 157/200 | 70/100 | 46 |
| Malatya | $866 | 74/100 | 157/200 | 70/100 | 46 |
| Bağcılar | $866 | 74/100 | 157/200 | 70/100 | 46 |
| Bahçelievler | $856 | 75/100 | 157/200 | 69/100 | 45 |
| Umraniye | $856 | 75/100 | 157/200 | 69/100 | 45 |
| Mersin | $853 | 75/100 | 157/200 | 69/100 | 45 |
| Nilüfer | $853 | 75/100 | 158/200 | 69/100 | 45 |
| Van | $852 | 75/100 | 158/200 | 69/100 | 44 |
| Üsküdar | $852 | 75/100 | 158/200 | 69/100 | 44 |
| Esenler | $852 | 75/100 | 158/200 | 69/100 | 44 |
| Karabağlar | $847 | 75/100 | 158/200 | 68/100 | 44 |
| Batman | $846 | 75/100 | 158/200 | 68/100 | 44 |
| Muratpaşa | $846 | 75/100 | 158/200 | 68/100 | 44 |
| Şanlıurfa | $846 | 75/100 | 158/200 | 68/100 | 44 |
| Elazığ | $845 | 76/100 | 158/200 | 68/100 | 44 |
| Sultangazi | $845 | 76/100 | 158/200 | 68/100 | 44 |
| Maltepe | $843 | 76/100 | 158/200 | 68/100 | 44 |
| Antakya | $841 | 76/100 | 158/200 | 68/100 | 43 |
| Samsun | $841 | 76/100 | 158/200 | 68/100 | 43 |
| Kahramanmaraş | $840 | 76/100 | 158/200 | 68/100 | 43 |
| Uşak | $838 | 76/100 | 158/200 | 67/100 | 43 |
| Alanya | $838 | 76/100 | 158/200 | 67/100 | 43 |
| Ataşehir | $838 | 76/100 | 158/200 | 67/100 | 43 |
| Tarsus | $836 | 76/100 | 158/200 | 67/100 | 43 |
| Karşıyaka | $835 | 76/100 | 158/200 | 67/100 | 43 |
| Konak | $833 | 76/100 | 158/200 | 67/100 | 43 |
| Aksaray | $833 | 76/100 | 158/200 | 67/100 | 43 |
| Şişli | $832 | 76/100 | 158/200 | 67/100 | 42 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Detailed comparison of cost of living, safety, and quality of life
Families
Schools
264 verified school profiles across 6 cities in Turkey — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
AlJazari International School of Science & Technology
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AREL Schools (Kindergarten/Primary/Middle/High)
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International Curriculum
Ib Middle Years
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Bilkent Erzurum Laboratory School
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
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ACI High School
Verified
IstanbulAges varyContact school
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Acibadem Schools - Acibadem Campus
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International Curriculum
Ib Primary Years
240 more verified schools in Turkey are available in the School Finder, with filters for city, age, language, credentials, and tuition.
School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Turkey
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Environment
ModerateAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Turkey
Pollution Index
43/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
21.6ug/m3
Moderate
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Turkey, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Turkey?
Turkey has a cost of living index of 38 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $786 in Zonguldak and reach $1,029 in Ankara.
What is the cheapest city in Turkey for expats?
Zonguldak is the most affordable city in Turkey in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $786 for a single person including rent. Iğdır is the next most affordable at $786/mo.
Is Turkey safe for expats?
Turkey has a safety index of 76/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Zonguldak scores highest on safety at 79/100.
What is the best city in Turkey for expats and digital nomads?
Zonguldak ranks highest for quality of life in Turkey, scoring 159/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $786/mo for a single person.
How good is healthcare in Turkey?
Turkey scores 65/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Is Turkey cheaper than the United States?
Yes. Turkey's cost of living is roughly 62% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 71% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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