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Turkey Expat City Cost Comparison — All Major Cities

Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir, Fethiye, and Alanya — all five major expat cities compared side by side. Select your lifestyle and see exactly how costs stack up.

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€480 – €2,100/mo

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Compare living costs across Turkey's top expat cities

Tell us which city you're curious about and the lifestyle you want — get a personalised cost comparison across Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir, Fethiye, and Alanya in under 30 seconds.

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Which city fits your lifestyle?

Istanbul

Maximum city, maximum cost

Best for

Professionals, cultural enthusiasts, those needing top-tier healthcare

World-class infrastructure and healthcare
International flights everywhere
Cultural richness — museums, arts, food scene

Antalya

Best all-round value for expat life

Best for

Best overall choice — most expats, most infrastructure, most value

Mediterranean beach lifestyle
Strong international expat community
Excellent private hospitals

Izmir

Modern Aegean lifestyle — underrated

Best for

Younger expats, those who want Turkish urban culture without Istanbul prices

Most modern, secular Turkish city
Excellent food culture and café scene
Aegean coast access

Fethiye

Classic British expat hub — natural beauty

Best for

Retirees, sailors, Brits who want an established English-speaking community

Stunning scenery — Ölüdeniz, Saklikent gorge
Strong English-speaking British expat community
Turkey's best sailing waters

Alanya

Most affordable beach lifestyle in Turkey

Best for

Budget-conscious beach retirees, Scandinavians, property investors

Cheapest coastal city for property and rent
Strong Scandinavian community
300+ sunny days per year
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