Mild winters and two city beaches in Antalya, Türkiye
A coastal city of about 2.4 million on the Turkish Riviera, with Roman gates in the old town, a tram from the airport, and the Taurus Mountains behind the beach.
- 2,426,356
- Population (2018)
- $1,600/mo
- Monthly budget · single
- 67°F / 20°C
- Avg temperature
Plan on roughly $1,600 a month for one person in Antalya and $2,400 for a couple, as of 2026. A one-bedroom near the center rents for about $650, and closer to $450 once you move farther out. Meals at a simple local place run around $5.
Antalya suits people who want winter sun, a beach they can reach by tram, and a social life that comes easily. It has one of Türkiye's biggest foreign communities, so you won't be the only newcomer in Konyaaltı or Lara, though most of your foreign neighbors will be Russian, Ukrainian or European rather than American.
Here's the catch: summer. July and August are hot and humid, and the city leans hard toward tourism in those months. The rest of the year is easier, and the city gets about 42 inches of rain a year, most of it from November through February.
Reviewed and updated October 8, 2026 · 4 min read
At a glance
$1,600
Monthly budget · single person
$650/mo 1-bed rent, center
64/100
Safety index
$15
Internet / month
67°Fannual average
Jan 52° · Aug 85°
Climate
2,426,356
Population (2018)
Expatsi estimates, updated Oct 2026, based on rental listings, government statistics, and local reporting.
Cost of living
What it costs to live in Antalya
Single person
$1,300–$1,900/mo
about 50% below Austin, TX
Couple
$2,000–$2,800/mo
about 50% below Austin, TX
Family of four
$2,900–$4,100/mo
about 55% below Austin, TX
Compared with Austin, TX (Expatsi estimate, 2026).
- $5 −75%
- Inexpensive meal
- $550–$750/mo −67%
- 1-bed rent, center
- $350–$550/mo −67%
- 1-bed rent, outside
- $15/mo −77%
- Internet
- $139/sq ft −79%
- Buy price, center
Expatsi estimates, updated Oct 2026, based on rental listings, government statistics, and local reporting.
Daily life
How Antalya lives
- C+ grade, 22nd percentile among the cities we track
- Dining & cafésmodest
- B- grade, 25th percentile among the cities we track
- Arts & culturetypical
- B+ grade, 56th percentile among the cities we track
- Parks & outdoorsstrong
- B+ grade, 63rd percentile among the cities we track
- Schools & educationstrong
- A grade, 86th percentile among the cities we track
- Healthcare accessstandout
- C+ grade, 20th percentile among the cities we track
- Bike infrastructuremodest
- B+ grade, 67th percentile among the cities we track
- Public transitstrong
Graded on OpenStreetMap amenity density relative to the 298 cities we track. Accessibility is the exception: it's graded against a fixed standard (terrain steepness and sidewalk surfaces), not a curve.
Climate
Weather through the year
Annual average 67°F (20°C) · 42 in of rain a year · Source: Meteostat station normals (17300, 1991-2020)
On the ground
Scenes from Antalya
Getting around
Transport in Antalya
Daily life in central Antalya runs on trams and buses, all paid with one rechargeable AntalyaKart. The modern AntRay line links the airport, the intercity bus station (otogar) and the city center, so you can land and reach the old town without a taxi.
The older Nostalji tram follows the seafront boulevard from the Antalya Museum, near Konyaaltı Beach, east to Kalekapısı at the edge of Kaleiçi, then on toward Lara. City buses fill in the neighborhoods between the lines, and route-planning apps make them easier to figure out.
Kaleiçi itself is for walking. Its lanes are narrow and winding, and driving or parking inside the old town is a headache you don't need.
Whether you want a car depends on where you live. In the center or along a tram line, you can skip it. The city spreads a long way along the coast, though, and resort towns like Kemer, Side and Alanya aren't on the tram. If you live out in Lara or toward Döşemealtı, or plan weekend trips down the coast, a car makes life a lot easier.
- 44/sq mi
- Transit stops
- 0.1/sq mi
- Bike infrastructure
- 2.2/sq mi
- Wheelchair-accessible places
Mapped features per square mile from OpenStreetMap.
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Community & practical notes
What settling in Antalya looks like
The expat scene: Antalya province has more foreign residents with permits than anywhere in Türkiye except Istanbul. Much of that community speaks Russian; in Konyaaltı, the beach district west of the center, Russians and Ukrainians make up most of the foreign population. Americans are a small group, so plan on picking up some Turkish for the pharmacy, the landlord and government offices.
Before you sign a lease: Since 2022, Türkiye has closed some neighborhoods to first-time residence permits once foreigners passed a set share of residents. In 2022 that list included three neighborhoods in Konyaaltı and one in Muratpaşa. Closures in Istanbul and parts of Alanya were lifted in June 2026, but the list keeps changing, so confirm an address is open before you rent or buy there.
Healthcare: Two big public teaching hospitals anchor care. Akdeniz University Hospital has 1,267 beds, JCI accreditation and an international patient center. The University of Health Sciences Antalya Training and Research Hospital, close to Konyaaltı Beach, runs an international patients office in English, German and Russian around the clock. Private groups such as Anatolia Hospital, with seven hospitals around the bay, cover scheduled and specialist care.
Remote work: Home internet runs about $15 a month. The coworking scene is small: Coworking Antalya sits beneath the old city walls with a view of the sea, and serviced offices cluster in Muratpaşa and Lara.
Limited mobility: Mixed. AntRay trams are low-floor with wide doors, and the city has set up an accessible section of Konyaaltı Beach with adapted facilities. Kaleiçi is the hard part, with narrow lanes that are cobbled in places and steep in others as they drop toward the old harbor. Check an apartment's elevator and your route to the nearest tram stop in person before you commit.
Retirement: Antalya draws retirees for its mild winters and its prices. Retirees usually file Türkiye's short-term residence permit on the tourism ground, backed by a pension or savings. If you plan to spend long summers in the U.S., know that more than 120 days outside Türkiye in a year can cost you a renewal. Our Türkiye residence permit guide covers that route in detail, our retirement visa guide compares it with other countries, and our Türkiye moving guide covers the rest of the country.
Housing
Renting and buying
- 1-bed rent (center)
- $550–$750/mo
- 1-bed rent (outside center)
- $350–$550/mo
- Buy price (center)
- $139/sq ft
- Buy price (outside center)
- $102/sq ft
Expatsi estimates, based on rental listings, government statistics, and local reporting.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is Antalya safe for Americans?
Antalya scores 64 out of 100 on the safety index we use, which reflects how residents rate crime and personal safety there. Before you go, read the U.S. State Department's current travel advisory for Türkiye, which can single out specific regions, and register with the STEP program so the embassy can reach you.
How much does it cost to live in Antalya per month?
A single person needs roughly $1,300 to $1,900 a month in Antalya, including rent, and a couple about $2,000 to $2,800, based on 2026 estimates in U.S. dollars. A family of four should budget about $2,900 to $4,100. Where you rent moves the number most: apartments near the center and the beaches cost more than those farther inland.
Do you need a car to live in Antalya?
Not if you live in the center or along a tram line. Trams link the airport, the bus station, the center and the seafront, and buses cover most neighborhoods, all on one AntalyaKart. A car helps if you live in an outer district or want regular trips to coastal towns like Kemer, Side or Alanya, which the tram doesn't reach.
How hot does Antalya get in summer?
July and August average highs sit near 95F, with very little rain from June through September, and the air is humid. Winters are mild, with January highs near 60F and lows in the mid-40s, but that's also the rainy season.
Can Americans retire in Antalya?
Yes. Most American retirees live in Antalya on Türkiye's short-term residence permit, filed on the tourism ground with proof of a pension or savings. The permit has to be renewed, and spending more than 120 days a year outside Türkiye can lead to a refused renewal, so it suits people who plan to live there most of the year.
Can buying a home in Antalya get me residency?
It can. A home with a deed price of at least $200,000 qualifies you for Türkiye's short-term residence permit on the property ground. Since 2022, though, some neighborhoods have been closed to first-time permits where foreigners passed a set share of residents, so confirm the address is open before you buy.
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