Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 14% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 177TL | 206TL | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 110TL | 89TL | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45TL | 54TL | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23TL | 25TL | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 47TL | 38TL | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25TL | 21TL | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 79TL | 102TL | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17TL | 20TL | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10TL | 13TL | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 41TL | 38TL | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 301TL | 269TL | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26TL | 27TL | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8TL | 11TL | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 20% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,322TL | 18,514TL | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,648TL | 11,007TL | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,640TL | 1,798TL | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,547TL | 13,158TL | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,383TL | 8,780TL | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 935TL | 1,138TL | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 126TL | 140TL | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,179TL | 3,802TL | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,614TL | 2,863TL | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 88TL | 117TL | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 86TL | 69TL | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 23% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,065TL | 1,155TL | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 523TL | 618TL | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,556TL | 2,218TL | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,490TL | 2,986TL | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 16% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 630,562TL | 736,728TL | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL | 23TL | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 662TL | 377TL | + 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 131TL | 51TL | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35TL | 26TL | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40TL | 68TL | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 723TL | 897TL | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73TL | 49TL | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 72TL | 55TL | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56TL | 81TL | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45TL | 24TL | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 44TL | 65TL | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 143TL | 98TL | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 46% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 612TL | 469TL | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 153TL | 103TL | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,399TL | 813TL | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,607TL | 665TL | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 321TL | 149TL | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68TL | 51TL | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74TL | 79TL | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,351TL | 14,162TL | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38TL | 0.73TL | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 662TL | 592TL | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36TL | 35TL | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,692 prices entered by 347 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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