Comparison of the cost of living in Istanbul and Antalya

There is no doubt that Istanbul is the first destination and the most well-known city for people living outside it; however, Antalya has recently become a destination for foreign tourists and investors in the real estate sector due to the increasing number of arrivals, to the extent that some are now looking for details to compare between the two.

Comparison of living costs in Istanbul and Antalya in terms of

Rental prices

Many newcomers to Turkey are interested in renting apartments and houses because they do not prefer to stay in hotels, or because their stay may be somewhat extended; therefore, the first thing they ask about is rental homes, whether in Istanbul or in Antalya. Some want to know which of the two cities is more suitable in terms of apartment rental prices. In response to this inquiry, it can be said that this depends on the location, size, and services of the apartment, among other factors that affect the rental price in one way or another. However, recently, rental prices in Antalya compared to Istanbul have become slightly higher.

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Transportation costs

Transportation is a major concern for people, as it is important for them to move quickly between areas and for transportation to be available, comfortable, and not expensive. It can be said that transportation is provided not only in Istanbul districts and Antalya, but in all Turkish cities. As for transportation prices, they are similar to those in Istanbul, but Istanbul's fares are slightly higher than Antalya's.

Food and beverage costs

The prices of basic foodstuffs such as flour, sugar, rice, tea, and legumes like lentils, chickpeas, and beans are the same and close in all Turkish cities, but the prices of fruits and vegetables may differ slightly. In fact, the area from which the customer buys contributes to the price of its goods and foodstuffs. Tourist areas on the sea differ in the prices of their restaurants and groceries from other inland areas.

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School and university education costs

School and university education is free in Turkey, but some people prefer private schools. For these people, the cost of the school or university in terms of tuition fees varies depending on the school or university, its classification, its certificate, its distinction, its location, in addition to the academic level, payment method, and other factors determined by the administrations and accreditations in each school.

Healthcare costs in public and private facilities

Treatment in Turkish government health centers is less expensive than in private medical centers, and this applies to all Turkish provinces. However, it is well known that private centers and hospitals provide more care and attention and have closer appointments than public ones due to the pressure in public centers.

Comparison between Istanbul and Antalya in terms of apartment prices

Apartment prices in most countries around the world are still continuously rising due to the prevailing global economic conditions, and this will consequently be reflected in real estate prices in Turkish cities in general and in Istanbul and Antalya in particular. Both cities are witnessing a clear increase in prices; however, Antalya is considered relatively higher in this increase, which in turn encourages investors to acquire property, as profit in this field will be guaranteed, God willing.

It is worth mentioning that real estate prices vary according to location, area, project features, social and recreational services, view, proximity to vital centers and transportation, and other factors.

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