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You guys keep asking about daily costs in Istanbul — so I pulled together prices for everything. What a realistic daily budget for Istanbul looks like in 2025? What do the top attractions cost in 2025? 📍Hagia Sophia – €30 📍Topkapı Palace + Harem – €55 📍Basilica Cistern – €25 📍Galata Tower – €30 📍Dolmabahçe Palace – €35 📍Blue Mosque – Free 📍Grand Bazaar – Free 📍Spice Bazaar – Free 📍Ortaköy Mosque – Free 📍Süleymaniye Mosque – Free 📍Ihlamur Pavilion Park – €1 🎟️ Museum Pass Istanbul (valid 5 days) – €105 How much will you spend on food? 🥯 Simit (Turkish bagel) – €0.30 🍵 Turkish tea – €0.50–1 ☕️ Turkish coffee – €1.5 to €2.5 🥛 Latte u002F Cappuccino – €3–4 🍽️ Average restaurant meal – €10–15 per person 🌯 Döner kebab – €3–7 🍕 Lahmacun – €2–5 🍳 Turkish breakfast – €10–20 🌽 Street corn – €1.5 🍊 Fresh juice (pomegranateu002Forange) – €2–3 Getting around Istanbul — 2025 prices: 💳 Istanbulkart (transport card) – €3,5 🚊 Metrou002Ftramu002Fbus ride – €0.70 - 1,5 ⛴️ Ferry ride – €0,70-3 🚌 Airport shuttle (Havaist) – €8 Planning your trip? 📲 🎁 Grab 2 Free Istanbul Guides in Bio! ✔️ Must-visit spots & Museum Pass tips ✔️ Public transport hacks + Bosphorus cruise options ✔️ Ticket prices & local apps I personally use