Gaziantep is the cheapest of Turkey's 7 priced cities — $487 a month in essentials, 57% below Istanbul at $1,142. The average net salary of $1,135 covers that 2.3×. 100 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 15.5 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 5°C, Jul 30°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $224 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $325 |
| Groceries | $76 |
| Dining out | $119 |
| Utilities | $43 |
| Local transport | $25 |
| Essentials / mo | $487 |
| Avg net salary | $1,135 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $457 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $703 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Gaziantep, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.96 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $29.79 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.08 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.08 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.53 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.70 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.95 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.24 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.87 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.87 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.01 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.83 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $8.97 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.64 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.32 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.64 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.92 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.59 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.41 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.44 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.63 |
| Taxi start | $0.76 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.59 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.28 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $31.68 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $11.09 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $9.69 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $59.85 |
| Cinema, one seat | $3.80 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Gaziantep has 100 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the lowest of the 7 Turkey cities we track. Turkey's national figure is 104, so Gaziantep runs 4 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6°C | 1.1°C | 73% | 56% | 89 mm |
| Feb | 6.9°C | 3.8°C | 67% | 49% | 54 mm |
| Mar | 10.3°C | 7.3°C | 63% | 50% | 76 mm |
| Apr | 15.6°C | 13.1°C | 52% | 42% | 37 mm |
| May | 20.5°C | 18.4°C | 47% | 33% | 25 mm |
| Jun | 25.8°C | 24.3°C | 42% | 14% | 6 mm |
| Jul | 29.6°C | 28.5°C | 37% | 4% | 1 mm |
| Aug | 29.4°C | 28.9°C | 41% | 6% | 1 mm |
| Sep | 25.7°C | 24.2°C | 39% | 10% | 3 mm |
| Oct | 19.3°C | 17.1°C | 43% | 28% | 19 mm |
| Nov | 11.5°C | 8.8°C | 59% | 41% | 49 mm |
| Dec | 6.8°C | 3.7°C | 72% | 49% | 79 mm |
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