Cost of living in İzmit, Turkey vs Austin, Texas, United States
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Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in İzmit (Turkey) is 72% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25TL ($3.37) | $15 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19TL ($2.59) | $7 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL ($1.29) | $4.53 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.18TL ($0.43) | $0.91 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 9TL ($1.15) | $3.08 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.42TL ($0.60) | $4.78 | - 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL ($1.92) | $7 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.61TL ($0.62) | $3.17 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.75TL ($0.37) | $1.34 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL ($1.12) | $3.28 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56TL ($8) | $15 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.52TL ($0.61) | $1.82 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.41TL ($0.32) | $1.65 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 87% | |||
Housing in İzmit (Turkey) is 87% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,638TL ($221) | $2,021 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,054TL ($142) | $1,391 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315TL ($42) | $189 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,046TL ($141) | $1,885 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 874TL ($118) | $1,089 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 212TL ($29) | $122 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53TL ($7) | $50 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,914TL ($258) | $249 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419TL ($56) | $155 | - 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20TL ($2.65) | $13 | - 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL ($2.99) | $19 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 69% | |||
Clothes in İzmit (Turkey) is 69% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 141TL ($19) | $58 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 108TL ($15) | $49 | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260TL ($35) | $94 | - 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239TL ($32) | $111 | - 71% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in İzmit (Turkey) is 54% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,909TL ($14,549) | $25,646 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.79TL ($0.78) | $0.58 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 116TL ($16) | $49 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28TL ($3.81) | $17 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 79% | |||
Personal Care in İzmit (Turkey) is 79% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7TL ($0.94) | $5.69 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16TL ($2.20) | $15 | - 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 145TL ($20) | $117 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13TL ($1.69) | $5.99 | - 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11TL ($1.48) | $4.05 | - 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL ($1.81) | $4.68 | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.01TL ($0.54) | $4.16 | - 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9TL ($1.28) | $1.70 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26TL ($3.50) | $31 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 71% | |||
Entertainment in İzmit (Turkey) is 71% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90TL ($12) | $52 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27TL ($3.58) | $24 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 175TL ($24) | $224 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157TL ($21) | $87 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19TL ($2.60) | $12 | - 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL ($1.43) | $5.13 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12TL ($1.63) | $5.69 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,331TL ($314) | $417 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.44TL ($0.06) | $0.19 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 142TL ($19) | $61 | - 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12TL ($1.60) | $8 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 75% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,000 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $1,527 (11,324TL) in İzmit.
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