Antalya, Turkey

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Cost of Living in Antalya, Turkey

Quick answer: As of 2026, living in Antalya costs approximately $1,075 per month for one person including rent. That is 34% below the $1,620 global median across the 340 cities in the Voyica Cost of Living Index 2026. Against its own region, where the median is $1,849, Antalya is cheaper than typical for Europe. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $541 per month, or $427 outside the centre. Housing therefore accounts for about 40% of a single person's total monthly cost here. A family of four should budget around $2,377 per month excluding rent. Day to day, an inexpensive restaurant meal runs about $9.12 and a monthly transit pass $27. For anyone weighing a longer stay, median internet speed is 69 Mbps and Antalya scores 72/100 on safety (generally safe). Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood, and exchange rates; figures come from crowd-sourced price data last refreshed June 2026. See the full Cost of Living Index →

Antalya is a city in Turkey, where a single person can expect to spend about $1,075 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $541 per month, or $427 outside the centre. Internet is workable at around 69 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Antalya scores 72/100 — generally safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 98°F and winter highs around 60°F, with roughly 292 sunny days a year.

Top for BeachFamily friendlyMajor airport hub
Monthly Cost$1,075≈ $36/day
1BR Rent (Centre)$541
Internet69 Mbps
Safety72/100
Avg Temp79°F

Antalya Cost of Living Breakdown

🍽️ Dining

Inexpensive Restaurant$9.12
Mid-Range Restaurant (2 People)$45.61
McDonald's Combo Meal$9.12
Cappuccino$3.26
Domestic Beer (Restaurant)$3.19

🛒 Groceries

Milk (1 Liter)$0.99
Bread (1 lb Loaf)$0.94
Eggs (12)$2.47
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$2.53
Apples (1 lb)$0.68
Bananas (1 lb)$0.88
Tomatoes (1 lb)$0.59
Potatoes (1 lb)$0.29
Water (1.5L Bottle)$0.62
Wine (Mid-Range Bottle)$6.84
Cigarettes (Marlboro)$2.22

🚌 Transportation

One-Way Ticket$0.74
Monthly Transit Pass$27.37
Taxi Start$0.96
Taxi (1 Mile)$1.10
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.16
VW Golf (New)$47,844.93

⚡ Utilities & Tech

Basic Utilities (Monthly)$93.82
Mobile Phone Plan$10.86
Broadband Internet$13.93

🎬 Lifestyle

Gym Membership (Monthly)$52.01
Cinema Ticket$5.99
Preschool (Monthly)$647.40
Intl. Primary School (Annual)$10,896.99

👔 Clothing

Jeans (Levi's 501)$55.18
Nike Running Shoes$86.88

🏠 Housing

Rent 1BR (City Centre)$541.10
Rent 1BR (Outside Centre)$426.88
Rent 3BR (City Centre)$953.93
Rent 3BR (Outside Centre)$670.81
Buy Price/sqft (Centre)$234.82
Buy Price/sqft (Outside)$123.99

📊 Summary

Avg Monthly Net Salary$910.78
Mortgage Interest Rate40.87%
Family of 4 (Monthly, excl. rent)$2,377.40
Single Person (Monthly, excl. rent)$648.40

Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Antalya

Internet69 Mbps
Safety72/100
Healthcare62/100
Public Transit50/100
Walkability55/100
Nightlife50/100
Food Scene65/100
Fine Dining0/100
Coffee Culture30/100
Air Quality78/100
Green Spaces45/100
Culture60/100
Beaches80/100
Hiking55/100
Surfing10/100
Coworking Spaces25
US Visa-Free90 days

How Antalya Ranks Among 340 Cities

Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Antalya is cheaper than 69% of them, but sits in the bottom 23% for food scene.

MetricAntalyaWorld rankRank in Europe
Monthly cost$1,075#104 of 340#3 of 91
Safety72/100#121 of 340#69 of 91
Healthcare62/100#227 of 340#70 of 91
Internet speed69 Mbps#263 of 340#84 of 91
Walkability55/100#166 of 340#82 of 91
Public transit50/100#129 of 340#69 of 91
Food scene65/100#263 of 340#64 of 91
Air quality78/100#214 of 340#78 of 91

Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.

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Antalya FAQ

How much does it cost to live in Antalya?

A single person should budget around $1,075 per month in Antalya, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs. A family of four typically needs about $2,377 per month excluding rent.

How much is rent in Antalya?

A one-bedroom apartment in central Antalya averages $541 per month, dropping to about $427 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $954.

Is Antalya safe?

Antalya scores 72/100 on safety, which is generally safe. Tourist safety is rated 72/100.

How fast is the internet in Antalya?

Median download speeds in Antalya are around 69 Mbps — workable for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 25 coworking spaces in the city.

Does Turkey offer a digital nomad visa?

Turkey does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.

What is the weather like in Antalya?

Antalya sees summer highs around 98°F and winter highs near 60°F, with about 292 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 57 days.

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