- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- India
- İzmit
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in İzmit, Turkey compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in İzmit (Turkey) is 8% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23TL (₨425) | ₨349 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13TL (₨240) | ₨315 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8TL (₨138) | ₨94 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.55TL (₨47) | ₨46 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.99TL (₨110) | ₨52 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.06TL (₨56) | ₨41 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13TL (₨233) | ₨228 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.27TL (₨42) | ₨103 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.43TL (₨44) | ₨31 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6TL (₨114) | ₨119 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42TL (₨767) | ₨827 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.36TL (₨62) | ₨65 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.67TL (₨31) | ₨27 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in İzmit (Turkey) is 34% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 865TL (₨15,859) | ₨26,545 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 642TL (₨11,763) | ₨7,500 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 245TL (₨4,500) | ₨4,669 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 675TL (₨12,376) | ₨30,000 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 474TL (₨8,689) | ₨25,000 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 147TL (₨2,699) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 56TL (₨1,026) | ₨1,269 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,747TL (₨32,030) | ₨41,000 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 312TL (₨5,727) | ₨8,000 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26TL (₨484) | ₨200 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12TL (₨229) | ₨500 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in İzmit (Turkey) is 37% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 137TL (₨2,519) | ₨2,480 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 84TL (₨1,536) | ₨2,891 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 208TL (₨3,810) | ₨5,358 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 179TL (₨3,274) | ₨4,949 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in İzmit (Turkey) is 45% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 93,274TL (₨1,709,921) | ₨605,082 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.01TL (₨92) | ₨74 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111TL (₨2,029) | ₨1,790 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23TL (₨414) | - | - | |
| 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) | 5.50TL (₨101) | ₨545 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15TL (₨275) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150TL (₨2,750) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11TL (₨198) | ₨248 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9TL (₨162) | ₨206 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10TL (₨184) | ₨200 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.32TL (₨43) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.08TL (₨93) | ₨73 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15TL (₨278) | ₨154 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in İzmit (Turkey) is 10% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56TL (₨1,020) | ₨1,355 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24TL (₨441) | ₨471 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 67TL (₨1,234) | ₨656 | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 127TL (₨2,331) | ₨2,179 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16TL (₨301) | ₨328 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8TL (₨152) | ₨205 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9TL (₨173) | ₨153 | + 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 626TL (₨11,481) | ₨8,781 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40TL (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 169TL (₨3,096) | ₨1,719 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12TL (₨212) | ₨252 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 193 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in İzmit (Turkey) is about the same as in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨78,695
(4,293TL)
in İzmit
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨77,000
in Amritsar.
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