- Cost of Living
- Turkey
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- Istanbul
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 52% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11TL (€2.12) | €9 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9TL (€1.77) | €6 | - 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (€1.84) | €4.15 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41TL (€0.48) | €0.73 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 9TL (€1.88) | €1.83 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.27TL (€0.86) | €1.00 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10TL (€1.99) | €7 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.89TL (€0.78) | €1.04 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.46TL (€0.49) | €0.67 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.33TL (€0.47) | €0.47 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49TL (€10) | €12 | - 20% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.78TL (€0.76) | €1.37 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71TL (€0.34) | €0.82 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 29% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,452TL (€291) | €528 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,031TL (€407) | €343 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 393TL (€79) | €103 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,570TL (€515) | €575 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,541TL (€309) | €275 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261TL (€52) | €80 | - 35% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 66TL (€13) | €34 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,701TL (€341) | €406 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350TL (€70) | €92 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (€4.96) | €2.00 | + 148% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24TL (€4.85) | €9 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 13% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 190TL (€38) | €48 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132TL (€26) | €28 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298TL (€60) | €75 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260TL (€52) | €75 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 23% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,849TL (€21,634) | €24,340 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.31TL (€0.66) | €1.38 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 87TL (€18) | €22 | - 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26TL (€5.17) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 16% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11TL (€2.26) | €5.00 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19TL (€3.74) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 178TL (€36) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (€3.87) | €12 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (€2.48) | €2.50 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (€2.38) | €2.00 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.69TL (€1.14) | €1.65 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (€2.33) | €1.51 | + 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31TL (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 50% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94TL (€19) | €22 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 38TL (€8) | €14 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135TL (€27) | €83 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44TL (€9) | €50 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (€2.21) | €3.70 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.20TL (€0.84) | €3.42 | - 75% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,849TL (€371) | €700 | - 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27TL (€0.05) | €0.28 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 174TL (€35) | €37 | - 5% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7TL (€1.32) | €4.49 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 35% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,700
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €1,100
(5,486TL)
in Istanbul.
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