Istanbul Planning Agency Reveals the Cost of Living in the City

According to a recent report by the Istanbul Planning Agency, the cost of living for a family of four exceeded 87,000 Turkish Liras in March 2025—nearly four times the minimum wage, which currently stands at 22,104.67 TRY.

The report highlights a monthly increase of 2.032 TRY (2.38%) and a year-on-year surge of 51.95% compared to March 2024, reflecting growing economic pressure on households, especially regarding the rising prices of basic goods and services.

Among the most affected items were baby diapers, which saw a staggering 55.88% annual increase, heavily impacting families with young children.

The agency noted that families in Istanbul are under growing strain, as they struggle to meet the increasing cost of daily necessities.

Source: Istanbul Planning Agency – March 2025 Report