- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in İzmit, Turkey compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in İzmit (Turkey) is 3% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23TL (₨369) | ₨349 | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15TL (₨245) | ₨315 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7TL (₨110) | ₨94 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.46TL (₨40) | ₨41 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 6TL (₨104) | ₨52 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.93TL (₨48) | ₨41 | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (₨197) | ₨228 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.12TL (₨51) | ₨87 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.03TL (₨33) | ₨35 | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.69TL (₨92) | ₨119 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41TL (₨672) | ₨809 | - 17% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.28TL (₨53) | ₨65 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71TL (₨28) | ₨25 | + 12% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in İzmit (Turkey) is 37% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 856TL (₨13,875) | ₨33,553 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 707TL (₨11,466) | ₨7,500 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 288TL (₨4,663) | ₨4,669 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 826TL (₨13,394) | ₨21,203 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 528TL (₨8,568) | ₨25,000 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 195TL (₨3,163) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (₨866) | ₨1,269 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,250TL (₨36,490) | ₨41,000 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 387TL (₨6,271) | ₨8,000 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14TL (₨219) | ₨200 | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13TL (₨218) | ₨500 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in İzmit (Turkey) is 49% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 119TL (₨1,924) | ₨2,480 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 81TL (₨1,316) | ₨2,891 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 178TL (₨2,892) | ₨5,358 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 163TL (₨2,649) | ₨4,949 | - 46% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in İzmit (Turkey) is 22% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,847TL (₨1,505,784) | ₨605,082 | + 149% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.91TL (₨80) | ₨91 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 108TL (₨1,758) | ₨1,790 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32TL (₨527) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in İzmit (Turkey) is 17% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.00TL (₨97) | ₨545 | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15TL (₨243) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117TL (₨1,892) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10TL (₨162) | ₨248 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9TL (₨146) | ₨206 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10TL (₨158) | ₨200 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.44TL (₨40) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7TL (₨114) | ₨73 | + 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19TL (₨313) | ₨154 | + 102% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in İzmit (Turkey) is 7% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62TL (₨1,014) | ₨1,355 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 23TL (₨373) | ₨471 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39TL (₨636) | ₨656 | - 3% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131TL (₨2,122) | ₨2,179 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17TL (₨271) | ₨328 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8TL (₨137) | ₨205 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9TL (₨150) | ₨153 | - 2% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000TL (₨32,436) | ₨35,850 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34TL (₨5.46) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 136TL (₨2,203) | ₨1,719 | + 28% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11TL (₨178) | ₨252 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨92,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨83,136
(5,126TL)
in İzmit.
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