Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 60% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 11% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 339TL (1,313 Dinar) | 986 Dinar | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 235TL (913 Dinar) | 692 Dinar | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 113TL (438 Dinar) | 469 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37TL (142 Dinar) | 124 Dinar | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74TL (285 Dinar) | 289 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39TL (152 Dinar) | 123 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 157TL (607 Dinar) | 630 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39TL (153 Dinar) | 450 Dinar | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24TL (91 Dinar) | 77 Dinar | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68TL (264 Dinar) | 242 Dinar | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 403TL (1,563 Dinar) | 1,526 Dinar | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 51TL (197 Dinar) | 140 Dinar | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24TL (94 Dinar) | 49 Dinar | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 87% 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 | 49,462TL (191,839 Dinar) | 88,007 Dinar | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,564TL (118,541 Dinar) | 49,927 Dinar | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,120TL (12,100 Dinar) | 5,498 Dinar | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,007TL (116,384 Dinar) | 59,551 Dinar | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,001TL (73,697 Dinar) | 31,876 Dinar | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,480TL (9,617 Dinar) | 4,564 Dinar | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 451TL (1,750 Dinar) | 1,631 Dinar | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,864TL (34,378 Dinar) | 55,399 Dinar | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,482TL (13,506 Dinar) | 23,550 Dinar | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 192TL (744 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 233TL (904 Dinar) | 570 Dinar | + 58% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 14% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Algiers | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,765TL (6,844 Dinar) | 5,789 Dinar | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,225TL (4,751 Dinar) | 6,658 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,379TL (13,104 Dinar) | 13,180 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,903TL (11,261 Dinar) | 11,921 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 136% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 136% 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 | 1,666,970TL (6,465,363 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43TL (166 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 286% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,312TL (5,090 Dinar) | 1,358 Dinar | + 275% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 230TL (891 Dinar) | 853 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 85% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93TL (362 Dinar) | 562 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 383TL (1,484 Dinar) | 414 Dinar | + 259% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,327TL (9,025 Dinar) | 1,908 Dinar | + 373% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80TL (309 Dinar) | 306 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 147TL (571 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 111TL (430 Dinar) | 284 Dinar | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 66TL (255 Dinar) | 164 Dinar | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 93TL (361 Dinar) | 280 Dinar | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 542TL (2,102 Dinar) | 405 Dinar | + 419% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 33% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Istanbul | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,062TL (4,118 Dinar) | 2,027 Dinar | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 414TL (1,604 Dinar) | 1,302 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,058TL (4,105 Dinar) | 2,867 Dinar | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,716TL (6,654 Dinar) | 5,763 Dinar | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 429TL (1,666 Dinar) | 867 Dinar | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 121TL (469 Dinar) | 296 Dinar | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 149TL (578 Dinar) | 474 Dinar | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 26,839TL (104,097 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.39TL (5.39 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,579TL (6,122 Dinar) | 3,886 Dinar | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 96TL (374 Dinar) | 357 Dinar | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,619 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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