Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 15% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 10% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46TL | 45TL | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30TL | 28TL | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16TL | 12TL | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6TL | 5.55TL | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15TL | 13TL | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.58TL | 7TL | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26TL | 23TL | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6.00TL | 7TL | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.91TL | 2.36TL | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14TL | 14TL | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 94TL | 63TL | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL | 7TL | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64TL | 1.99TL | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 11% 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 | 4,273TL | 3,584TL | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,693TL | 1,984TL | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 511TL | 716TL | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,816TL | 2,787TL | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,012TL | 1,432TL | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 334TL | 558TL | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75TL | 75TL | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,590TL | 2,459TL | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 882TL | 631TL | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35TL | 36TL | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL | 28TL | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 17% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 274TL | 269TL | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 246TL | 200TL | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 522TL | 493TL | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 426TL | 333TL | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 19% 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 | 241,007TL | 247,472TL | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL | 7TL | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 246TL | 145TL | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39TL | 34TL | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 13% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20TL | 16TL | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34TL | 19TL | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 245TL | 246TL | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29TL | 19TL | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22TL | 19TL | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22TL | 17TL | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8TL | 10TL | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22TL | 17TL | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50TL | 49TL | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 18% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 141TL | 121TL | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58TL | 43TL | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 194TL | 147TL | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 423TL | 301TL | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63TL | 54TL | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19TL | 16TL | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25TL | 23TL | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,151TL | 4,021TL | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70TL | 0.67TL | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 237TL | 184TL | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL | 19TL | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2021.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,174 prices entered by 370 different people.
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