Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 27% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 31% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 31% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 403TL (678 MT) | 457 MT | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 284TL (477 MT) | 340 MT | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133TL (224 MT) | 179 MT | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40TL (68 MT) | 92 MT | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 116TL (195 MT) | 114 MT | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 48TL (80 MT) | 71 MT | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 192TL (324 MT) | 465 MT | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 45TL (76 MT) | 153 MT | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27TL (45 MT) | 75 MT | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77TL (130 MT) | 57 MT | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 524TL (882 MT) | 493 MT | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 56TL (94 MT) | 77 MT | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20TL (34 MT) | 35 MT | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Beira | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,540TL (91,803 MT) | 66,956 MT | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,461TL (51,273 MT) | 39,666 MT | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,802TL (6,399 MT) | 5,337 MT | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 39,871TL (67,113 MT) | 43,577 MT | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,880TL (45,245 MT) | 38,148 MT | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,310TL (5,572 MT) | 3,502 MT | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 408TL (687 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,722TL (26,463 MT) | 25,254 MT | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,306TL (8,931 MT) | 6,520 MT | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 318TL (535 MT) | 309 MT | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 173TL (292 MT) | 200 MT | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 27% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Beira | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,235TL (3,761 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,384TL (2,329 MT) | 2,296 MT | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,983TL (6,705 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,770TL (6,345 MT) | 6,389 MT | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 72% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Beira | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,499,920TL (2,524,705 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 248% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45TL (75 MT) | 56 MT | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,606TL (2,703 MT) | 1,771 MT | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 415TL (698 MT) | 859 MT | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 70% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Beira | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 126TL (211 MT) | 219 MT | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 301TL (507 MT) | 635 MT | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,146TL (5,295 MT) | 1,853 MT | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 134TL (226 MT) | 238 MT | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 190TL (319 MT) | 161 MT | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118TL (199 MT) | 188 MT | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 106TL (179 MT) | 106 MT | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 115TL (194 MT) | 90 MT | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 602TL (1,014 MT) | 385 MT | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 8% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,488TL (2,504 MT) | 1,605 MT | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 633TL (1,065 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,432TL (2,410 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,648TL (6,140 MT) | 2,391 MT | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 647TL (1,089 MT) | 378 MT | + 188% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 153TL (258 MT) | 230 MT | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 230TL (387 MT) | 96 MT | + 305% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,574TL (43,047 MT) | 30,000 MT | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6TL (11 MT) | 20 MT | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,811TL (4,732 MT) | 2,526 MT | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 71TL (120 MT) | 186 MT | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,361 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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