Real Food Prices in Istanbul – Where to Eat Like a Local

Eating in Istanbul can be as cheap or as expensive as you make it. Street food like simit costs less than a dollar, and a full meal in a local restaurant with soup, a main dish, and tea is around $6–10. In tourist-heavy areas, the same meal can cost five times more. To see the real difference, we head to Kadıköy on the Asian side, where everyday prices tell a completely different story. 📍 More tips at turkeytravelplanner.com #istanbul #streetfood #traveltips #turkishfood #kadikoy #budgettravel