Antalya vs Istanbul
Cost of living, investment & lifestyle comparison (2026)
Comparing cost of living, property prices and investment potential.
Hızlı karar
Daha düşük yaşam maliyeti
Antalya
Turkey
Daha yüksek kira getirisi
Antalya
Turkey
Daha yüksek MERI puanı
Antalya
Turkey
Antalya offers higher rental yield, while Antalya provides lower living costs and accessible entry prices.
Yaşam maliyeti karşılaştırması
Yatırım karşılaştırması
Antalya scores higher on MERI (8.2/10), suggesting stronger overall investment fundamentals. Antalya leads on rental yield at 6–10%.
Vergi karşılaştırması
Antalya offers 0% income tax, while Istanbul applies 15–40% income tax, significantly impacting net returns.
Hangi şehri seçmelisiniz?
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
Sıkça sorulan sorular
Antalya, Istanbul'den daha mı ucuz?
Yes — Antalya has a cost of living index of 24 compared to Istanbul's 28. Living in Antalya is approximately 14% more affordable.
Hangi şehir daha yüksek kira getirisine sahip — Antalya mı yoksa Istanbul mı?
Antalya offers higher rental yields at 6–10%, compared to 5–9% in Istanbul.
Antalya ile Istanbul arasındaki vergiler nasıl karşılaştırılıyor?
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.
Diğer şehirleri karşılaştır
Veriler Merilista pazar araştırması, Numbeo ve Expatistan'a dayanmaktadır. Maliyetler konum ve yaşam tarzına göre değişiklik göstermektedir.