Salary in Rome vs Istanbul

Find out exactly how much you need to earn in Istanbul to maintain your current lifestyle in Rome.

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Standard of Living Equivalency

Rome→Istanbul

To have the same lifestyle in Istanbul, you need:

Required salary

$25,735

49% less expensive

than Rome

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Rome

$50,000

Istanbul

$25,735

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

How your expenses compare in both cities

RomeVSIstanbul

Estimated Monthly Costs

Without rent

49% lower

Current city

Rome

$350

/ month

Target city

Istanbul

$180

/ month

House Rent

Rome

Historical charm

€1,800

Istanbul

Modern 2-bed

$1,000

Meal

Rome

Standing at bar

€1.10

Istanbul

Street culture

Internet

Rome

Fibre

€30

Istanbul

Stable fibre

$20

Utilities

Rome

Monthly

€150

Istanbul

Monthly

$60

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