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Medical Treatments in Istanbul
Istanbul is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments
Stomatology
Orthopaedics
13 hospitals
Neurology
12 hospitals
Cardiology
11 hospitals
Ophthalmologists
Oncology
9 hospitals
Otorhinolaryngology
Psychiatry
8 hospitals
Gynaecology
Perinatology
8 hospitals
Gastroenterology
7 hospitals
Urology
7 hospitals
Dermatology
Pediatrics
6 hospitals
Neonatology
5 hospitals
Nephrology
1 hospital
Hepatology
1 hospital
Anaesthesiology
1 hospital
Podiatry
Proctology
Rheumatology
Otolaryngology
Venereology
Microbiology
Cost Guide
Cost of Living in Istanbul
Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals
76%
Cheaper than USA
on average
on average
93%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
savings vs USA
₺5,000
Hospital Room
per day
per day
₺1,500
Budget Hotel
per night
per night
Food & Dining Costs (₺)
Business Lunch
₺500
↓23%
US ₺648
Budget Meal
₺180
↓58%
US ₺432
Cheap Restaurant
₺220
↓59%
US ₺540
Water Bottle (1.5L)
₺8
↓89%
US ₺72
Coffee (Café)
₺100
↓44%
US ₺180
Groceries (Weekly)
₺3,500
↓19%
US ₺4,320
| Item | ₺ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Business Lunch | 500 | 23% less |
| Budget Meal | 180 | 58% less |
| Cheap Restaurant | 220 | 59% less |
| Water Bottle (1.5L) | 8 | 89% less |
| Coffee (Café) | 100 | 44% less |
| Groceries (Weekly) | 3,500 | 19% less |
Food & Nutrition
Most hospitals in Istanbul include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.
Accommodation Costs (₺)
Budget Hotel / Night
₺1,500
↓54%
US ₺3,240
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
₺4,000
↓38%
US ₺6,480
Luxury Hotel / Night
₺12,000
↓17%
US ₺14,400
Airbnb / Month
₺20,000
↓78%
US ₺90,000
Apartment (City Centre)
₺28,000
↓65%
US ₺79,200
Apartment (Outside Centre)
₺15,000
↓74%
US ₺57,600
| Item | ₺ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Hotel / Night | 1,500 | 54% less |
| Mid-Range Hotel / Night | 4,000 | 38% less |
| Luxury Hotel / Night | 12,000 | 17% less |
| Airbnb / Month | 20,000 | 78% less |
| Apartment (City Centre) | 28,000 | 65% less |
| Apartment (Outside Centre) | 15,000 | 74% less |
Stay Smart
For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.
Healthcare Costs (₺)
Doctor Consultation
₺1,000
↓86%
US ₺7,200
Hospital Room / Day
₺5,000
↓96%
US ₺126,000
Basic Medicine
₺250
↓54%
US ₺540
Travel Health Insurance / Day
₺200
↓78%
US ₺900
Nursing Care / Day
₺3,000
↓76%
US ₺12,600
Physiotherapy Session
₺1,500
↓72%
US ₺5,400
Dental Checkup
₺700
↓90%
US ₺7,200
| Item | ₺ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Consultation | 1,000 | 86% less |
| Hospital Room / Day | 5,000 | 96% less |
| Basic Medicine | 250 | 54% less |
| Travel Health Insurance / Day | 200 | 78% less |
| Nursing Care / Day | 3,000 | 76% less |
| Physiotherapy Session | 1,500 | 72% less |
| Dental Checkup | 700 | 90% less |
Medical Tourist Tip
Healthcare in Istanbul costs up to 93% less than the US. A hospital room is just ₺5,000/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.
Transport Costs (₺)
Local Transport (Monthly)
₺1,800
↓29%
US ₺2,520
Airport Taxi
₺800
↓60%
US ₺1,980
Taxi per km
₺14
↓81%
US ₺72
Fuel / Litre
₺44
US ₺36
Local SIM + Data
₺280
↓81%
US ₺1,440
| Item | ₺ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport (Monthly) | 1,800 | 29% less |
| Airport Taxi | 800 | 60% less |
| Taxi per km | 14 | 81% less |
| Fuel / Litre | 44 | 22% more |
| Local SIM + Data | 280 | 81% less |
Getting Around
Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.
Daily Life Costs (₺)
Internet / Month
₺450
↓81%
US ₺2,340
Laundry / Load
₺120
↓17%
US ₺144
Mobile Prepaid / Month
₺280
↓84%
US ₺1,800
Clothes (Avg.)
₺1,400
↓3%
US ₺1,440
Haircut
₺250
↓72%
US ₺900
Movie Ticket
₺170
↓69%
US ₺540
Gym / Month
₺1,800
↓9%
US ₺1,980
Beer
₺140
↓44%
US ₺252
| Item | ₺ | vs US |
|---|---|---|
| Internet / Month | 450 | 81% less |
| Laundry / Load | 120 | 17% less |
| Mobile Prepaid / Month | 280 | 84% less |
| Clothes (Avg.) | 1,400 | 3% less |
| Haircut | 250 | 72% less |
| Movie Ticket | 170 | 69% less |
| Gym / Month | 1,800 | 9% less |
| Beer | 140 | 44% less |
Daily Essentials
Day-to-day expenses in Istanbul are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.
Spending Breakdown
* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.
Istanbul is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in Turkey. The city offers world-class healthcare facilities with internationally trained doctors, cutting-edge technology, and significantly lower treatment costs compared to Western countries.
Why Choose Istanbul for Medical Treatment?
Istanbul is the undisputed capital of medical tourism in Turkey and one of the top medical tourism cities globally. The city is world-famous for hair transplantation (performing over 500,000 procedures annually), dental work, eye surgery (LASIK), cosmetic surgery, and IVF. With 50+ JCI-accredited facilities including Memorial, Acibadem, and Florence Nightingale hospitals, Istanbul offers unmatched medical infrastructure.
Medical Tourism in Istanbul
Patients from around the world travel to Istanbul for a wide range of medical treatments including cardiac surgery, orthopaedic procedures, oncology, cosmetic surgery, dental care, fertility treatments, and eye care. The city's hospitals are known for their JCI/NABH accreditation, multilingual staff, and dedicated international patient departments.
Top Hospitals
Best Hospitals in Istanbul, Turkey
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Novin Ariana
Istanbul, Turkey · Hospital
JCI
ISO 14001
ISO 9001
3 doctors · Ophthalmologists, Dermatology, Otorhinolaryngology
Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey · Hospital
Gastroenterology, Pulmonology
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