Cost of living comparison between Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) and Istanbul (Turkey)
| Food | 13% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 13% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 205 (12.08TL) | 18.45TL | 35% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 189 (11.12TL) | 11.20TL | 1% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 93 (5.47TL) | 5.03TL | 9% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 40 (2.36TL) | 2.04TL | 16% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 45 (2.67TL) | 4.45TL | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 83 (4.91TL) | 2.77TL | 77% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 143 (8.40TL) | 7.76TL | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 65 (3.83TL) | 3.26TL | 18% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 56 (3.28TL) | 2.70TL | 22% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 39 (2.28TL) | 3.28TL | 30% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 250 (14.74TL) | 30TL | 51% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 57 (3.36TL) | 2.62TL | 28% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 26 (1.55TL) | 1.54TL | 0% |
| Housing | 25% | ||
| Housing in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 25% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 19,571 (1,154TL) | 1,815TL | 36% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 2,786 (164TL) | 260TL | 37% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 543 (32TL) | 50TL | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 24,800 (1,462TL) | 1,534TL | 5% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 3,267 (193TL) | 280TL | 31% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 250 (14.74TL) | 12.79TL | 15% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 550 (32TL) | 11.54TL | 181% |
| Clothes | 59% | ||
| Clothes in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 59% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 3,067 (181TL) | 137TL | 32% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,250 (133TL) | 78TL | 69% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 2,750 (162TL) | 131TL | 23% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 4,500 (265TL) | 133TL | 99% |
| Transportation | 50% | ||
| Transportation in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 50% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 752,750 (44,373TL) | 56,412TL | 21% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 27 (1.59TL) | 4.37TL | 64% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 688 (41TL) | 105TL | 61% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 281 (16.54TL) | 17.25TL | 4% |
| Personal Care | 6% | ||
| Personal Care in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 6% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 233 (13.75TL) | 10.37TL | 33% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 187 (11.00TL) | 9.67TL | 14% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 85 (5.01TL) | 5.84TL | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 130 (7.68TL) | 6.65TL | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 50 (2.95TL) | 3.53TL | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 49 (2.89TL) | 4.74TL | 39% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 303 (17.83TL) | 18.49TL | 4% |
| Entertainment | 8% | ||
| Entertainment in Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 933 (55TL) | 50TL | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 438 (26TL) | 26TL | 1% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,033 (61TL) | 52TL | 18% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 2,833 (167TL) | 138TL | 21% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 194 (11.44TL) | 18.71TL | 39% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 112 (6.60TL) | 7.72TL | 15% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 110 (6.48TL) | 6.74TL | 4% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | руб 5,925 (349TL) | 436TL | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.33 (0.08TL) | 0.58TL | 86% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 3,483 (205TL) | 172TL | 20% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 53 (3.14TL) | 7.67TL | 59% |
| TOTAL | 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,403 prices entered by 342 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,400TL
in Istanbul
you would need to make just about 1,872TL
(руб 31,761)
in Nizhniy Novgorod.