Istanbul, Turkey
-12% vs Istanbul avgMaltepe is a relatively affordable area in Istanbul, with a cost of living index of 20.3 — that is -12% compared to the Istanbul average. At #16 of 24, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ₺12,673/month, compared to a range of ₺9,361 in Esenyurt to ₺19,442 in Nişantaşı.
For a typical resident of Maltepe, housing takes up roughly 36% 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 ₺506,928 before tax.
Salaries in Maltepe reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 20.3:
After tax and deductions of 37.6% in Turkey, take-home pay for someone earning ₺506,928 would be roughly ₺316,323/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ₺487,246 salary in Maltepe, Istanbul (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Maltepe would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $15,225 |
| London | GBP | £13,102 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 76,183 |
| 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 Maltepe, Istanbul to maintain your lifestyle.
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Maltepe is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Istanbul. It costs about -12% less than the city average, ranking #16 out of 24 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Maltepe is below the Istanbul average. With a multiplier of 0.88x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -12% compared to the city baseline.