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Planning Your Life in Istanbul

Bring housing, transport, education and a monthly budget into one relocation plan.

Content reviewed: 30 October 2026

Choose an area around your routine

Start with the address of your workplace or campus. Check journeys from each potential home at different times, including your family’s regular destinations. Compare European and Asian side options using real travel needs rather than map distance alone.

Prepare a realistic household budget

Add service charges, utilities, transport, communication, health and any education costs to housing expenses. Set aside a separate starting budget for moving, furniture and utility connections. Collect current quotes instead of assuming one living cost applies to every household.

Coordinate your next steps

Place housing, university enrolment and lawful stay preparations on the same calendar. Each has its own application and document process. Continue with the home-buying, education and residence guides linked below according to your needs.

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