Istanbul, Turkey
+5% vs Istanbul avgŞişli is a moderately-priced area within Istanbul, with a cost of living index of 24.3 — that is +5% compared to the Istanbul average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #11 out of 24 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ₺15,121/month, compared to a range of ₺9,361 in Esenyurt to ₺19,442 in Nişantaşı.
For a typical resident of Şişli, housing takes up roughly 43% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 17%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately ₺604,857 before tax.
Salaries in Şişli reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 24.3:
After tax and deductions of 38.3% in Turkey, take-home pay for someone earning ₺604,857 would be roughly ₺373,197/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ₺583,255 salary in Şişli, Istanbul (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Şişli would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $18,225 |
| London | GBP | £15,684 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 91,194 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nişantaşı | 31.2 | 1.35x | +35% |
| Bebek | 30.0 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Beşiktaş | 29.6 | 1.28x | +28% |
| Etiler | 28.9 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Levent | 28.2 | 1.22x | +22% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Şişli, Istanbul to maintain your lifestyle.
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Şişli is near the city average for Istanbul. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Şişli is above the Istanbul average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% compared to the city baseline.