Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 35% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 49% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 173TL ($9) | $16 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 110TL ($5.52) | $10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50TL ($2.50) | $7 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24TL ($1.20) | $0.95 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 47TL ($2.33) | $3.45 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22TL ($1.12) | $5.72 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 111TL ($5.57) | $7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19TL ($0.94) | $3.49 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14TL ($0.70) | $1.25 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48TL ($2.40) | $3.27 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 286TL ($14) | $22 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25TL ($1.27) | $1.78 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10TL ($0.51) | $1.90 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 41% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,663TL ($1,435) | $1,817 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,669TL ($734) | $1,410 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,431TL ($72) | $138 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,259TL ($864) | $1,056 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,992TL ($450) | $774 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 786TL ($39) | $142 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 155TL ($8) | $53 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,239TL ($362) | $377 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,107TL ($105) | $124 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100TL ($5.02) | $16 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 161TL ($8) | $18 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 30% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,174TL ($59) | $55 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 717TL ($36) | $61 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,898TL ($95) | $82 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,456TL ($73) | $136 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 738,129TL ($36,957) | $26,589 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22TL ($1.10) | $0.79 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 512TL ($26) | $36 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 111TL ($5.54) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 56% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47TL ($2.34) | $9 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 74TL ($3.68) | $20 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 763TL ($38) | $139 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75TL ($3.78) | $7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92TL ($4.59) | $3.40 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56TL ($2.82) | $4.26 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30TL ($1.52) | $4.85 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 52TL ($2.60) | $1.56 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 121TL ($6) | $20 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 38% cheaper than in Billings, Montana (United States) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Billings, Montana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 443TL ($22) | $52 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 151TL ($8) | $28 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 898TL ($45) | $142 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 945TL ($47) | $75 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 360TL ($18) | $8 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57TL ($2.86) | $5.86 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90TL ($4.53) | $4.95 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,633TL ($683) | $669 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.18TL ($0.06) | $0.25 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 995TL ($50) | $42 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40TL ($1.98) | $8 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,476 prices entered by 294 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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