Antalya vs Istanbul
Cost of living, investment & lifestyle comparison (2026)
Comparing cost of living, property prices and investment potential.
Verdict rapide
Coût de la vie inférieur
Antalya
Turkey
Rendement locatif plus élevé
Antalya
Turkey
Score MERI plus élevé
Antalya
Turkey
Antalya offers higher rental yield, while Antalya provides lower living costs and accessible entry prices.
Comparaison du coût de la vie
Comparaison d'investissement
Antalya scores higher on MERI (8.2/10), suggesting stronger overall investment fundamentals. Antalya leads on rental yield at 6–10%.
Comparaison fiscale
Antalya offers 0% income tax, while Istanbul applies 15–40% income tax, significantly impacting net returns.
Quelle ville devriez-vous choisir ?
Choose Antalya if you
- want lower cost of living
- want tax-free income
- want the lowest entry prices in the Mediterranean
- want a higher MERI score (8.2/10)
Choose Istanbul if you
- prefer premium lifestyle with more amenities
- want tax-free income
- want the lowest entry prices in the Mediterranean
- want stronger price momentum
Questions fréquemment posées
Est-ce que Antalya est moins cher que Istanbul ?
Yes — Antalya has a cost of living index of 24 compared to Istanbul's 28. Living in Antalya is approximately 14% more affordable.
Quelle ville a un rendement locatif plus élevé — Antalya ou Istanbul ?
Antalya offers higher rental yields at 6–10%, compared to 5–9% in Istanbul.
Comment les impôts se comparent-ils entre Antalya et Istanbul ?
Antalya (Turkey) has 15–40% income tax. Istanbul (Turkey) has 15–40% income tax.
Is Antalya or Istanbul better for property investment?
It depends on your priorities. Antalya has a higher MERI score (8.2/10) indicating stronger overall fundamentals. Antalya offers better rental yields (6–10%). Antalya has lower entry prices from €60,000.
Can foreigners buy property in Antalya and Istanbul?
Yes — both Antalya (Turkey) and Istanbul (Turkey) allow foreign property ownership. Requirements and processes differ by country. See our buying guides for detailed information.
Comparer d'autres villes
Données basées sur les recherches de marché de Merilista, Numbeo et Expatistan. Les coûts varient selon l'emplacement et le mode de vie.