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Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey vs Ankara, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 8% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32TL | 31TL | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL | 20TL | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11TL | 9TL | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.02TL | 4.00TL | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL | 10TL | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00TL | 4.58TL | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17TL | 13TL | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.60TL | 4.29TL | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.59TL | 2.68TL | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL | 8TL | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59TL | 50TL | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.32TL | 4.01TL | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.86TL | 2.15TL | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 26% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,478TL | 2,748TL | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,128TL | 1,262TL | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 438TL | 557TL | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,644TL | 1,781TL | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,502TL | 1,094TL | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 317TL | 244TL | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL | 53TL | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,043TL | 1,721TL | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 463TL | 312TL | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26TL | 26TL | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL | 19TL | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 5% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 217TL | 187TL | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 163TL | 165TL | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 334TL | 316TL | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 295TL | 235TL | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 15% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 139,641TL | 124,630TL | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL | 6TL | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 195TL | 155TL | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32TL | 28TL | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 11% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL | 12TL | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24TL | 19TL | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 173TL | 156TL | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL | 16TL | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15TL | 13TL | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14TL | 12TL | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL | 7TL | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13TL | 13TL | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33TL | 26TL | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 27% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101TL | 69TL | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40TL | 35TL | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149TL | 126TL | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 220TL | 138TL | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40TL | 29TL | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL | 10TL | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL | 15TL | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,423TL | 2,253TL | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL | 0.45TL | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 168TL | 153TL | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL | 13TL | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,306 prices entered by 1,003 different people.
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