- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- India
- İzmit
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in İzmit, Turkey compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in İzmit (Turkey) is 14% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23TL (₨328) | ₨349 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15TL (₨217) | ₨315 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7TL (₨97) | ₨94 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.46TL (₨35) | ₨41 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6TL (₨92) | ₨52 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.93TL (₨42) | ₨41 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (₨174) | ₨228 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.12TL (₨45) | ₨87 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.03TL (₨29) | ₨35 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.69TL (₨82) | ₨119 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41TL (₨596) | ₨809 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.28TL (₨47) | ₨65 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71TL (₨25) | ₨25 | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in İzmit (Turkey) is 43% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 856TL (₨12,301) | ₨33,553 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 707TL (₨10,165) | ₨7,500 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 288TL (₨4,134) | ₨4,669 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 826TL (₨11,875) | ₨21,203 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 528TL (₨7,596) | ₨25,000 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 195TL (₨2,804) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (₨768) | ₨1,269 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,250TL (₨32,351) | ₨41,000 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 387TL (₨5,560) | ₨8,000 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14TL (₨194) | ₨200 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13TL (₨193) | ₨500 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in İzmit (Turkey) is 55% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 119TL (₨1,706) | ₨2,480 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 81TL (₨1,166) | ₨2,891 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 178TL (₨2,564) | ₨5,358 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 163TL (₨2,348) | ₨4,949 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in İzmit (Turkey) is 9% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,847TL (₨1,334,968) | ₨605,082 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.91TL (₨71) | ₨91 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108TL (₨1,558) | ₨1,790 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32TL (₨467) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in İzmit (Turkey) is 22% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.00TL (₨86) | ₨545 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15TL (₨216) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117TL (₨1,677) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10TL (₨144) | ₨248 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9TL (₨129) | ₨206 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10TL (₨140) | ₨200 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.44TL (₨35) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7TL (₨101) | ₨73 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19TL (₨277) | ₨154 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in İzmit (Turkey) is 16% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62TL (₨899) | ₨1,355 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23TL (₨331) | ₨471 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39TL (₨564) | ₨656 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131TL (₨1,881) | ₨2,179 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17TL (₨240) | ₨328 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8TL (₨122) | ₨205 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9TL (₨133) | ₨153 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000TL (₨28,756) | ₨35,850 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34TL (₨4.84) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136TL (₨1,953) | ₨1,719 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11TL (₨158) | ₨252 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in İzmit (Turkey) is 18% cheaper than in Amritsar (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨101,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨82,391
(5,730TL)
in İzmit.
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