- Cost of Living
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 51% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11TL (Dinar 1.853) | Dinar 4.000 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9TL (Dinar 1.547) | Dinar 4.935 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (Dinar 1.605) | Dinar 2.105 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41TL (Dinar 0.422) | Dinar 1.184 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (Dinar 1.641) | Dinar 1.600 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.27TL (Dinar 0.747) | Dinar 0.500 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10TL (Dinar 1.736) | Dinar 2.340 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.89TL (Dinar 0.680) | Dinar 1.650 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.46TL (Dinar 0.430) | Dinar 1.300 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.33TL (Dinar 0.408) | Dinar 3.910 | - 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49TL (Dinar 9) | Dinar 15 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.78TL (Dinar 0.661) | Dinar 1.002 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71TL (Dinar 0.298) | Dinar 0.270 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 24% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,452TL (Dinar 254) | Dinar 558 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,031TL (Dinar 355) | Dinar 407 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 393TL (Dinar 69) | Dinar 45 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,570TL (Dinar 450) | Dinar 314 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,541TL (Dinar 270) | Dinar 223 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261TL (Dinar 46) | Dinar 23 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 66TL (Dinar 12) | Dinar 31 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,701TL (Dinar 298) | Dinar 315 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350TL (Dinar 61) | Dinar 122 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (Dinar 4.327) | Dinar 4.798 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24TL (Dinar 4.233) | Dinar 5.709 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 52% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 190TL (Dinar 33) | Dinar 63 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132TL (Dinar 23) | Dinar 55 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298TL (Dinar 52) | Dinar 72 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260TL (Dinar 45) | Dinar 73 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 36% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,849TL (Dinar 18,869) | Dinar 25,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.31TL (Dinar 0.579) | Dinar 0.830 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 87TL (Dinar 15) | Dinar 30 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26TL (Dinar 4.508) | Dinar 8 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 10% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11TL (Dinar 1.970) | Dinar 2.527 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19TL (Dinar 3.265) | Dinar 4.761 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 178TL (Dinar 31) | Dinar 22 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (Dinar 3.379) | Dinar 2.887 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (Dinar 2.160) | Dinar 3.289 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (Dinar 2.077) | Dinar 3.234 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.69TL (Dinar 0.995) | Dinar 1.231 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (Dinar 2.033) | Dinar 2.503 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31TL (Dinar 5.366) | Dinar 7 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 44% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94TL (Dinar 16) | Dinar 32 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38TL (Dinar 7) | Dinar 16 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135TL (Dinar 24) | Dinar 21 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44TL (Dinar 8) | Dinar 33 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (Dinar 5.894) | Dinar 7 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (Dinar 1.926) | Dinar 2.730 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.20TL (Dinar 0.735) | Dinar 4.000 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,849TL (Dinar 324) | Dinar 410 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27TL (Dinar 0.047) | Dinar 0.040 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 174TL (Dinar 30) | Dinar 46 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7TL (Dinar 1.150) | Dinar 1.850 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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