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Cost of living in İzmir, Turkey compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in İzmir (Turkey) is 51% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13TL (€2.60) | €9 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (€3.62) | €6 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (€1.88) | €4.15 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.06TL (€0.61) | €0.73 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.21TL (€1.04) | €1.83 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.14TL (€0.63) | €1.00 | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (€2.76) | €7 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.44TL (€0.69) | €1.04 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.77TL (€0.36) | €0.67 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.94TL (€0.99) | €0.47 | + 109% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25TL (€5.01) | €12 | - 59% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.70TL (€0.74) | €1.37 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68TL (€0.34) | €0.82 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in İzmir (Turkey) is 50% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,521TL (€304) | €528 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 856TL (€171) | €343 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 325TL (€65) | €103 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900TL (€180) | €575 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 515TL (€103) | €275 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 527TL (€106) | €80 | + 32% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 52TL (€10) | €34 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,506TL (€302) | €406 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 453TL (€91) | €92 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (€4.86) | €2.00 | + 143% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16TL (€3.30) | €9 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in İzmir (Turkey) is 46% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 110TL (€22) | €48 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 74TL (€15) | €28 | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 259TL (€52) | €75 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 194TL (€39) | €75 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in İzmir (Turkey) is 28% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 62,600TL (€12,534) | €24,340 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27TL (€1.05) | €1.38 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 100TL (€20) | €22 | - 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29TL (€5.88) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in İzmir (Turkey) is 17% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (€2.32) | €5.00 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26TL (€5.28) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 159TL (€32) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 12TL (€2.37) | €12 | - 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13TL (€2.53) | €2.50 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (€2.37) | €2.00 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (€1.32) | €1.65 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10TL (€2.06) | €1.51 | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26TL (€5.17) | €10 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in İzmir (Turkey) is 46% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90TL (€18) | €22 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 30TL (€6) | €14 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 114TL (€23) | €83 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 171TL (€34) | €50 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6TL (€1.24) | €3.70 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8TL (€1.60) | €3.42 | - 53% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,901TL (€381) | €700 | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48TL (€0.10) | €0.28 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 90TL (€18) | €37 | - 51% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10TL (€2.00) | €4.49 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in İzmir (Turkey) is 42% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,500
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €872
(4,355TL)
in İzmir.
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