Izmir ranks 5th of 7 priced cities in Turkey on cost — $883 a month in essentials, 81% above Gaziantep, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,136 covers that 1.3×. 103.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 17.9 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 9°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 | $433 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $629 |
| Groceries | $101 |
| Dining out | $200 |
| Utilities | $105 |
| Local transport | $44 |
| Essentials / mo | $883 |
| Avg net salary | $1,136 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $810 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,174 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Izmir, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.51 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $38.02 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.34 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.75 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.17 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.28 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.57 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.59 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.11 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.94 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.35 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.54 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.44 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.22 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.09 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.15 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.45 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.54 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.37 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.76 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.74 |
| Monthly transit pass | $43.57 |
| Taxi start | $3.75 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.03 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.32 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $88.71 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $16.38 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $11.02 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $66.85 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.45 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Izmir has 103.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the highest of the 7 Turkey cities we track. Turkey's national figure is 104 — about even.
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 | 9.1°C | 6.6°C | 75% | 53% | 150 mm |
| Feb | 11.1°C | 8.9°C | 72% | 52% | 81 mm |
| Mar | 12.9°C | 11.1°C | 69% | 50% | 88 mm |
| Apr | 17.2°C | 16.2°C | 63% | 39% | 48 mm |
| May | 21.7°C | 22°C | 60% | 39% | 43 mm |
| Jun | 26.5°C | 27.9°C | 57% | 24% | 38 mm |
| Jul | 29.7°C | 30.9°C | 47% | 5% | 4 mm |
| Aug | 29.7°C | 31.3°C | 50% | 8% | 8 mm |
| Sep | 25.6°C | 26.2°C | 54% | 17% | 20 mm |
| Oct | 20°C | 19.8°C | 64% | 26% | 42 mm |
| Nov | 15.2°C | 14°C | 72% | 41% | 106 mm |
| Dec | 10.8°C | 9°C | 78% | 50% | 104 mm |
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