Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey vs Dunedin, New Zealand
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 65% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38TL (NZ$7) | NZ$17 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28TL (NZ$4.79) | NZ$13 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15TL (NZ$2.57) | NZ$8 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.89TL (NZ$1.01) | NZ$1.88 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 14TL (NZ$2.36) | NZ$7 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.71TL (NZ$0.98) | NZ$5.81 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26TL (NZ$4.50) | NZ$6 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6TL (NZ$1.05) | NZ$3.65 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.31TL (NZ$0.57) | NZ$3.58 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (NZ$2.28) | NZ$7 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89TL (NZ$15) | NZ$17 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (NZ$1.14) | NZ$3.15 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.61TL (NZ$0.45) | NZ$1.99 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 68% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,334TL (NZ$743) | NZ$2,306 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,760TL (NZ$473) | NZ$1,639 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 544TL (NZ$93) | NZ$216 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,655TL (NZ$627) | NZ$1,572 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,990TL (NZ$341) | NZ$1,045 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 401TL (NZ$69) | NZ$144 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72TL (NZ$12) | NZ$79 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,525TL (NZ$433) | NZ$696 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 736TL (NZ$126) | NZ$245 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35TL (NZ$6) | NZ$13 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29TL (NZ$4.94) | NZ$22 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 252TL (NZ$43) | NZ$114 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 203TL (NZ$35) | NZ$80 | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461TL (NZ$79) | NZ$163 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 351TL (NZ$60) | NZ$174 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 43% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 219,546TL (NZ$37,659) | NZ$34,478 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (NZ$1.11) | NZ$2.09 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 246TL (NZ$42) | NZ$94 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38TL (NZ$7) | NZ$35 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 41% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18TL (NZ$3.13) | NZ$17 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (NZ$4.69) | NZ$7 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 206TL (NZ$35) | NZ$42 | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (NZ$4.78) | NZ$7 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (NZ$3.56) | NZ$4.59 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (NZ$3.41) | NZ$5.58 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (NZ$1.48) | NZ$2.87 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20TL (NZ$3.36) | NZ$3.29 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46TL (NZ$8) | NZ$24 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 54% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 133TL (NZ$23) | NZ$52 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56TL (NZ$10) | NZ$27 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199TL (NZ$34) | NZ$175 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 342TL (NZ$59) | NZ$96 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60TL (NZ$10) | NZ$15 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (NZ$2.91) | NZ$4.84 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (NZ$4.18) | NZ$9 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,950TL (NZ$678) | NZ$870 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70TL (NZ$0.12) | NZ$0.43 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 229TL (NZ$39) | NZ$65 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (NZ$3.28) | NZ$25 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Dunedin (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$7,200 in Dunedin you would need to make just about NZ$3,033 (17,681TL) in Istanbul.
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