Antalya vs Istanbul
Cost of living, investment & lifestyle comparison (2026)
Comparing cost of living, property prices and investment potential.
Snabbt utlåtande
Lägre levnadskostnad
Antalya
Turkey
Högre hyresavkastning
Antalya
Turkey
Högre MERI-poäng
Antalya
Turkey
Antalya offers higher rental yield, while Antalya provides lower living costs and accessible entry prices.
Jämförelse av levnadskostnader
Investeringsjämförelse
Antalya scores higher on MERI (8.2/10), suggesting stronger overall investment fundamentals. Antalya leads on rental yield at 6–10%.
Skattejämförelse
Antalya offers 0% income tax, while Istanbul applies 15–40% income tax, significantly impacting net returns.
Vilken stad bör du välja?
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
Vanliga frågor
Är Antalya billigare än Istanbul?
Yes — Antalya has a cost of living index of 24 compared to Istanbul's 28. Living in Antalya is approximately 14% more affordable.
Vilken stad har högre hyresavkastning — Antalya eller Istanbul?
Antalya offers higher rental yields at 6–10%, compared to 5–9% in Istanbul.
Hur jämför sig skatterna i Antalya vs 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.
Jämför andra städer
Data baserad på Merilista marknadsundersökning, Numbeo och Expatistan. Kostnader varierar beroende på plats och livsstil.