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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 57% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38TL (kr44) | kr131 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23TL (kr27) | kr67 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (kr15) | kr31 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.49TL (kr5.21) | kr7 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (kr15) | kr30 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.58TL (kr6) | kr19 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19TL (kr22) | kr68 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.75TL (kr5.51) | kr18 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.09TL (kr4.74) | kr10 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11TL (kr13) | kr12 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 68TL (kr79) | kr78 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.99TL (kr5.79) | kr19 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.06TL (kr2.39) | kr10 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 56% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,512TL (kr4,078) | kr8,455 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,201TL (kr2,555) | kr5,757 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 622TL (kr722) | kr1,141 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,598TL (kr3,016) | kr4,956 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,497TL (kr1,738) | kr3,745 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 395TL (kr459) | kr1,512 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 61TL (kr71) | kr193 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,464TL (kr2,860) | kr3,644 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 552TL (kr641) | kr684 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33TL (kr38) | kr54 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24TL (kr28) | kr169 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 40% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 246TL (kr286) | kr778 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 176TL (kr204) | kr230 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406TL (kr471) | kr745 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 353TL (kr410) | kr1,287 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 36% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 162,315TL (kr188,428) | kr304,676 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (kr8) | kr10 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 190TL (kr220) | kr386 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31TL (kr36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 34% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (kr18) | kr50 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23TL (kr27) | kr73 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 206TL (kr239) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 16TL (kr18) | kr58 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17TL (kr20) | kr28 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19TL (kr22) | kr29 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (kr11) | kr13 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16TL (kr18) | kr16 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39TL (kr46) | kr171 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 39% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 111TL (kr129) | kr337 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52TL (kr60) | kr187 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154TL (kr179) | kr475 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 222TL (kr258) | kr606 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46TL (kr53) | kr73 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (kr17) | kr42 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20TL (kr23) | kr33 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,043TL (kr3,533) | kr3,125 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.85TL (kr0.98) | kr0.91 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187TL (kr217) | kr255 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16TL (kr18) | kr42 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
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These prices were last updated on December 10, 2019.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr23,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr12,291 (10,587TL) in Istanbul.
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