- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- United States
- Istanbul
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Istanbul (Turkey) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 44% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 44% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 17.03TL ($9.25) | $14.33 | 35% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11.74TL ($6.38) | $7.56 | 16% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 5.59TL ($3.04) | $5.40 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.20TL ($1.19) | $2.78 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.30TL ($2.34) | $3.48 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.07TL ($1.67) | $4.92 | 66% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7.98TL ($4.34) | $6.55 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.10TL ($1.68) | $4.46 | 62% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 2.48TL ($1.35) | $5.10 | 74% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 4.00TL ($2.17) | $2.65 | 18% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29TL ($15.97) | $16.85 | 5% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.65TL ($1.44) | $2.33 | 38% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.47TL ($0.80) | $2.94 | 73% |
| Housing | 66% | ||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 66% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 1,953TL ($1,061) | $3,651 | 71% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 254TL ($138) | $161 | 14% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 53TL ($29) | $53 | 46% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,208TL ($656) | $779 | 16% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 207TL ($112) | $161 | 30% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14.65TL ($7.96) | $12.25 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15.90TL ($8.64) | $22 | 61% |
| Clothes | 11% | ||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 11% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 149TL ($81) | $59 | 37% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 95TL ($51) | $40 | 29% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 146TL ($79) | $92 | 14% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 134TL ($73) | $118 | 38% |
| Transportation | 13% | ||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 13% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 56,125TL ($30,490) | $27,674 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.64TL ($2.52) | $1.06 | 139% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 129TL ($70) | $107 | 35% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 18.80TL ($10.21) | $16.62 | 39% |
| Personal Care | 47% | ||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 47% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 8.61TL ($4.68) | $13.24 | 65% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10.56TL ($5.74) | $8.07 | 29% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6.53TL ($3.55) | $4.92 | 28% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7.60TL ($4.13) | $5.78 | 29% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.99TL ($2.17) | $4.29 | 50% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6.81TL ($3.70) | $4.28 | 14% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24TL ($12.83) | $30 | 57% |
| Entertainment | 26% | ||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 26% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54TL ($29) | $51 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30TL ($16.43) | $26 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58TL ($31) | $296 | 89% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 150TL ($81) | $115 | 29% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22TL ($11.71) | $13.97 | 16% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 7.21TL ($3.92) | $4.47 | 12% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 8.44TL ($4.58) | $6.23 | 26% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 501TL ($272) | $157 | 73% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.43TL ($0.23) | $0.34 | 31% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 202TL ($110) | $99 | 11% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 8.61TL ($4.68) | $12.45 | 62% |
| TOTAL | 43% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,086 prices entered by 1,310 different people.
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