Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 34% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 13% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 168TL (1,196 Dinar) | 866 Dinar | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 105TL (749 Dinar) | 647 Dinar | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45TL (322 Dinar) | 349 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22TL (160 Dinar) | 111 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46TL (328 Dinar) | 231 Dinar | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24TL (171 Dinar) | 122 Dinar | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 78TL (555 Dinar) | 543 Dinar | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17TL (122 Dinar) | 436 Dinar | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10TL (71 Dinar) | 94 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 43TL (310 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 301TL (2,150 Dinar) | 1,952 Dinar | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23TL (162 Dinar) | 148 Dinar | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8TL (55 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 32% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,322TL (194,980 Dinar) | 107,240 Dinar | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,648TL (104,531 Dinar) | 51,719 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,640TL (11,704 Dinar) | 5,802 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,795TL (84,171 Dinar) | 65,779 Dinar | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,635TL (40,211 Dinar) | 45,709 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 935TL (6,671 Dinar) | 4,039 Dinar | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 144TL (1,031 Dinar) | 2,193 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,179TL (36,962 Dinar) | 56,639 Dinar | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,614TL (18,652 Dinar) | 22,117 Dinar | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 88TL (625 Dinar) | 736 Dinar | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 86TL (615 Dinar) | 680 Dinar | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 38% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Algiers | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,065TL (7,603 Dinar) | 9,178 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400TL (2,852 Dinar) | 6,133 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,485TL (10,600 Dinar) | 13,151 Dinar | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,490TL (10,634 Dinar) | 14,281 Dinar | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 81% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 630,562TL (4,499,902 Dinar) | 4,026,390 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL (143 Dinar) | 41 Dinar | + 251% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 681TL (4,857 Dinar) | 1,469 Dinar | + 230% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 128TL (914 Dinar) | 940 Dinar | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 40% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35TL (248 Dinar) | 297 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40TL (283 Dinar) | 499 Dinar | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 723TL (5,156 Dinar) | 1,901 Dinar | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 62TL (446 Dinar) | 532 Dinar | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 76TL (542 Dinar) | 471 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56TL (401 Dinar) | 310 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45TL (324 Dinar) | 167 Dinar | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 46TL (329 Dinar) | 232 Dinar | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 217TL (1,550 Dinar) | 508 Dinar | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 41% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Istanbul | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 612TL (4,364 Dinar) | 2,420 Dinar | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 217TL (1,547 Dinar) | 905 Dinar | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,496TL (10,675 Dinar) | 2,675 Dinar | + 299% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,607TL (11,467 Dinar) | 6,263 Dinar | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 321TL (2,290 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | + 177% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68TL (486 Dinar) | 352 Dinar | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74TL (529 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,351TL (109,548 Dinar) | 85,119 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38TL (10 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 662TL (4,724 Dinar) | 4,499 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36TL (257 Dinar) | 341 Dinar | - 24% | |
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TOTAL | + 34% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,370 prices entered by 309 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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