Cost of living in İzmir, Turkey vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in İzmir (Turkey) is 51% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32TL (903 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (766 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11TL (321 G$) | 521 G$ | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.38TL (152 G$) | 510 G$ | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 12TL (325 G$) | 730 G$ | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.53TL (128 G$) | 383 G$ | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21TL (600 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.12TL (144 G$) | 740 G$ | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.57TL (101 G$) | 229 G$ | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12TL (343 G$) | 333 G$ | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80TL (2,254 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.25TL (148 G$) | 400 G$ | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.19TL (62 G$) | 282 G$ | - 78% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in İzmir (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,791TL (78,759 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,078TL (58,643 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 662TL (18,682 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,228TL (62,850 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,326TL (37,417 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 417TL (11,776 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70TL (1,975 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,140TL (60,392 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 682TL (19,229 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27TL (764 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (620 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in İzmir (Turkey) is 31% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 201TL (5,682 G$) | 8,610 G$ | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 174TL (4,921 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 512TL (14,453 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374TL (10,564 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in İzmir (Turkey) is 4% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 241,814TL (6,822,641 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (192 G$) | 220 G$ | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 227TL (6,418 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46TL (1,306 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in İzmir (Turkey) is 41% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15TL (428 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31TL (884 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 193TL (5,446 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19TL (543 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17TL (472 G$) | 769 G$ | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (466 G$) | 917 G$ | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (260 G$) | 484 G$ | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (432 G$) | 405 G$ | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37TL (1,049 G$) | 1,127 G$ | - 7% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in İzmir (Turkey) is 20% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 138TL (3,905 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44TL (1,247 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137TL (3,858 G$) | 5,738 G$ | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225TL (6,339 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39TL (1,110 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (444 G$) | 919 G$ | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21TL (587 G$) | 417 G$ | + 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,493TL (98,563 G$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.89TL (25 G$) | 21 G$ | + 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 174TL (4,902 G$) | 5,596 G$ | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17TL (482 G$) | 549 G$ | - 12% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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