- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11TL (Dinar 1.578) | Dinar 4.000 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9TL (Dinar 1.318) | Dinar 4.862 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (Dinar 1.405) | Dinar 2.105 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41TL (Dinar 0.360) | Dinar 1.145 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (Dinar 1.392) | Dinar 1.600 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.15TL (Dinar 0.618) | Dinar 0.500 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10TL (Dinar 1.479) | Dinar 2.340 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.02TL (Dinar 0.599) | Dinar 1.650 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.50TL (Dinar 0.373) | Dinar 1.300 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.33TL (Dinar 0.347) | Dinar 3.910 | - 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51TL (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.81TL (Dinar 0.568) | Dinar 1.002 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71TL (Dinar 0.254) | Dinar 0.270 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 32% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,452TL (Dinar 216) | Dinar 558 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,098TL (Dinar 313) | Dinar 407 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 381TL (Dinar 57) | Dinar 45 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,621TL (Dinar 391) | Dinar 314 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,548TL (Dinar 231) | Dinar 223 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 297TL (Dinar 44) | Dinar 23 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 66TL (Dinar 10) | Dinar 31 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,788TL (Dinar 267) | Dinar 292 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397TL (Dinar 59) | Dinar 122 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (Dinar 3.593) | Dinar 4.798 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (Dinar 3.458) | Dinar 5.709 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 198TL (Dinar 30) | Dinar 63 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138TL (Dinar 20) | Dinar 55 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 301TL (Dinar 45) | Dinar 74 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260TL (Dinar 39) | Dinar 73 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 45% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 111,480TL (Dinar 16,617) | Dinar 25,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.31TL (Dinar 0.493) | Dinar 0.830 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 87TL (Dinar 13) | Dinar 30 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26TL (Dinar 3.937) | Dinar 8 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 22% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11TL (Dinar 1.709) | Dinar 2.626 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (Dinar 2.961) | Dinar 5.547 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 187TL (Dinar 28) | Dinar 22 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21TL (Dinar 3.115) | Dinar 2.887 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (Dinar 1.746) | Dinar 3.203 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (Dinar 1.768) | Dinar 3.171 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.91TL (Dinar 0.881) | Dinar 1.200 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (Dinar 1.698) | Dinar 2.503 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32TL (Dinar 4.833) | Dinar 5.240 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 50% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104TL (Dinar 16) | Dinar 31 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38TL (Dinar 5.619) | Dinar 16 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139TL (Dinar 21) | Dinar 22 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44TL (Dinar 7) | Dinar 33 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35TL (Dinar 5.189) | Dinar 8 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (Dinar 1.673) | Dinar 2.730 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.20TL (Dinar 0.626) | Dinar 4.000 | - 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,901TL (Dinar 283) | Dinar 410 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27TL (Dinar 0.040) | Dinar 0.040 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 173TL (Dinar 26) | Dinar 46 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7TL (Dinar 0.980) | Dinar 1.850 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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