How much cash should I budget for shopping in Istanbul (clothes, souvenirs)?
Based on 1 discussion with 4 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
For an 8-day trip, around 9,000 Turkish lira should be enough for casual clothes shopping and souvenirs, assuming accommodation, food, and activities are already covered separately.
What the community said
Typical clothing prices in Istanbul: jacket 2,000-3,000 lira, jeans 1,000-1,500 lira, blouse 700-1,300 lira, t-shirt 300-600 lira.
21 days ago Jacket 2,000-3,000 TRY, jeans 1,000-1,500 TRY
The budget really depends on what exactly you plan to buy — there's no one-size-fits-all answer, some travelers need less, others more.
21 days ago
One traveler noted that a pair of sneakers in Istanbul cost her almost 10,000 lira, so pricier shoes or accessories can eat up the budget quickly.
21 days ago Sneakers ~10,000 TRY
9,000 lira for 8 days is considered a reasonable budget for clothes, souvenirs, and small purchases fitting in carry-on luggage, provided accommodation, food, and activities are already prepaid.
21 days ago 9,000 TRY for 8 days