- Cost of Living
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- Algeciras
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Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey vs Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 35% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32TL (€5.30) | €10 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (€3.36) | €6 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11TL (€1.79) | €4.15 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.93TL (€0.65) | €0.73 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (€1.70) | €1.83 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.87TL (€0.81) | €1.00 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17TL (€2.78) | €7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.54TL (€0.75) | €1.04 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.44TL (€0.57) | €0.67 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (€1.45) | €0.47 | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57TL (€10) | €12 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.24TL (€0.70) | €1.37 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.86TL (€0.31) | €0.82 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 28% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,408TL (€565) | €528 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,120TL (€352) | €343 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 421TL (€70) | €103 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,651TL (€440) | €575 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,567TL (€260) | €275 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 306TL (€51) | €80 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (€9) | €34 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,985TL (€329) | €406 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 418TL (€69) | €92 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (€4.22) | €2.00 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26TL (€4.30) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 17% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 206TL (€34) | €48 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 160TL (€26) | €28 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 326TL (€54) | €75 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 282TL (€47) | €75 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 6% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 133,275TL (€22,100) | €24,340 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (€1.02) | €1.38 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 196TL (€32) | €22 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31TL (€5.17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 20% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (€2.12) | €5.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23TL (€3.89) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 169TL (€28) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (€2.83) | €12 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (€2.40) | €2.50 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14TL (€2.33) | €2.00 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (€1.18) | €1.65 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (€2.05) | €1.51 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31TL (€5.08) | €10 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 41% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102TL (€17) | €22 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40TL (€7) | €14 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150TL (€25) | €83 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 215TL (€36) | €50 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39TL (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (€2.05) | €3.70 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL (€2.84) | €3.42 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,298TL (€381) | €700 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.65TL (€0.11) | €0.28 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 166TL (€28) | €37 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (€2.16) | €4.49 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,257 prices entered by 857 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
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Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 23% 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 €1,308
(7,888TL)
in Istanbul.
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