Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 38% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 49% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 197TL ($8) | $17 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 114TL ($4.88) | $9 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50TL ($2.14) | $3.21 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24TL ($1.04) | $1.11 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 45TL ($1.93) | $4.89 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21TL ($0.90) | $4.04 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 110TL ($4.69) | $6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18TL ($0.76) | $3.33 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13TL ($0.57) | $1.70 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52TL ($2.22) | $3.69 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 294TL ($13) | $14 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25TL ($1.05) | $1.61 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11TL ($0.45) | $1.80 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 45% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,675TL ($1,270) | $1,517 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,041TL ($687) | $1,130 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,331TL ($57) | $165 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,693TL ($757) | $1,144 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,308TL ($398) | $816 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 426TL ($18) | $92 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 160TL ($7) | $51 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,638TL ($370) | $288 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,168TL ($93) | $108 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 94TL ($4.02) | $13 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 143TL ($6) | $17 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 15% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,170TL ($50) | $54 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 738TL ($32) | $40 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,850TL ($79) | $95 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,086TL ($89) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 24% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 736,233TL ($31,514) | $22,992 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23TL ($1.00) | $1.00 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 395TL ($17) | $41 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 128TL ($5.46) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36TL ($1.53) | $9 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 74TL ($3.17) | $23 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 820TL ($35) | $121 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 76TL ($3.24) | $6 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 75TL ($3.22) | $3.08 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 54TL ($2.31) | $5.12 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45TL ($1.94) | $2.82 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49TL ($2.08) | $1.81 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 228TL ($10) | $20 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 28% cheaper than in Bakersfield, California (United States) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Bakersfield, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 435TL ($19) | $47 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 153TL ($7) | $26 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 931TL ($40) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 834TL ($36) | $75 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 319TL ($14) | $12 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64TL ($2.72) | $4.66 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84TL ($3.60) | $7 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,100TL ($604) | $429 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00TL ($0.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,249TL ($53) | $32 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39TL ($1.67) | $10 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,419 prices entered by 291 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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