- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Istanbul
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 47% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11TL (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 48 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9TL (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 30 | - 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 8 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41TL (﷼ 2.22) | ﷼ 4.00 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | 9TL (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 7 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.32TL (﷼ 3.98) | ﷼ 10 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10TL (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 20 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.89TL (﷼ 3.57) | ﷼ 7 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.45TL (﷼ 2.25) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.33TL (﷼ 2.14) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49TL (﷼ 45) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.79TL (﷼ 3.48) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71TL (﷼ 1.57) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 57% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 35% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,452TL (﷼ 1,335) | ﷼ 4,500 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,031TL (﷼ 1,868) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 393TL (﷼ 361) | ﷼ 300 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,570TL (﷼ 2,364) | ﷼ 3,000 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,541TL (﷼ 1,418) | ﷼ 1,500 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261TL (﷼ 240) | ﷼ 300 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 66TL (﷼ 61) | ﷼ 100 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,701TL (﷼ 1,564) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350TL (﷼ 322) | ﷼ 300 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 80 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24TL (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 10 | + 123% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 190TL (﷼ 175) | ﷼ 150 | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132TL (﷼ 121) | ﷼ 100 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298TL (﷼ 274) | ﷼ 400 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260TL (﷼ 239) | ﷼ 150 | + 59% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 75% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,978TL (﷼ 99,332) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.31TL (﷼ 3.04) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 509% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 87TL (﷼ 80) | ﷼ 900 | - 91% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26TL (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 22 | + 8% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 3% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11TL (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 10 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19TL (﷼ 17) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 178TL (﷼ 164) | ﷼ 100 | + 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (﷼ 18) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 19 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 20 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.69TL (﷼ 5.23) | ﷼ 8 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 7 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31TL (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 10 | + 182% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 26% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94TL (﷼ 87) | ﷼ 100 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 38TL (﷼ 35) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135TL (﷼ 124) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44TL (﷼ 41) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (﷼ 31) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 14 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.20TL (﷼ 3.87) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,849TL (﷼ 1,701) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27TL (﷼ 0.25) | ﷼ 0.40 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 174TL (﷼ 160) | ﷼ 150 | + 7% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7TL (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 100 | - 94% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 54% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 13,000
in Al Mubarraz
you would need to make just about ﷼ 6,042
(6,568TL)
in Istanbul.
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