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As you can see, living in Turkey is very affordable. However, just like anywhere else, there is a certain list of things that you must provide for yourself.
Yes, when you earn a salary over $1000, you can live on it in Istanbul. If you are willing to rent an apartment that is cheaper (as I did in Kadıköy—it's cheaper than Beyoğlu or Şişli) and cooks yourself and doesn't go out to crowded places, then $1000 should be enough. The good news is that the minimum wage in Turkey is announced to be raised next year.
The Turkish lira is at its weakest and the foreign exchange rate is likely to continue fluctuating in such an unpredictable manner. The fall of the lira is not a distant-future problem and we need to take precautions.
It depends on the income you make every month and whether you earn money in Turkish liras or USD and most importantly on your lifestyle.
