Moving to
Turkey

The real numbers for Turkey — what you'd take home after tax, what living in Istanbul actually costs, and how expats and nomads get a visa.

CurrencyTRY

Main hubIstanbul

Nomad visaYes

Single / mo$1,150

Take-home pay

On a $60,000 gross salary, an employee in Turkey keeps about:

$32,358/yr · $2,697/mo

Income tax−$19,242

Social security−$8,400

Effective rate46.1%

Progressive PIT (USD-converted) + 14% employee SGK social security.

Single person, all-in$1,150/mo

Family of four, all-in$2,700/mo

Digital-nomad visa for eligible nationalities; ~$3,000/mo income.

Typical income requirement: $3,000/month.

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Is there income tax in Turkey?

Yes. Turkey taxes income on progressive brackets. On a $60,000 salary the effective rate is about 46.1%, leaving roughly $32,358.

Can digital nomads get a visa for Turkey?

Yes — Digital-nomad visa for eligible nationalities; ~$3,000/mo income.

How much does it cost to live in Istanbul?

A single person needs roughly $1,150/month in Istanbul, and a family around $2,700/month, all-in.