Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 9% cheaper than in İzmir (Turkey)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 33% cheaper than in İzmir (Turkey) | ||||
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| Istanbul | İzmir | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 323TL | 685TL | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 235TL | 246TL | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 113TL | 149TL | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37TL | 43TL | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74TL | 97TL | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39TL | 49TL | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 157TL | 226TL | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39TL | 37TL | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24TL | 22TL | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68TL | 75TL | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 397TL | 1,073TL | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 51TL | 45TL | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24TL | 28TL | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in İzmir (Turkey) | ||||
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| Istanbul | İzmir | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,859TL | 52,978TL | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,729TL | 24,648TL | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,955TL | 3,876TL | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,724TL | 35,991TL | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,761TL | 16,568TL | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,460TL | 2,917TL | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 451TL | 261TL | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,864TL | 20,547TL | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,482TL | 3,612TL | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 192TL | 242TL | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231TL | 241TL | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 49% cheaper than in İzmir (Turkey) | ||||
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| Istanbul | İzmir | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,673TL | 2,437TL | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,194TL | 3,216TL | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,198TL | 2,320TL | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,903TL | 4,658TL | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 44% more expensive than in İzmir (Turkey) | ||||
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| Istanbul | İzmir | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,666,970TL | 1,492,280TL | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43TL | 44TL | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,312TL | 485TL | + 171% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 202TL | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 13% more expensive than in İzmir (Turkey) | ||||
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| Istanbul | İzmir | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93TL | 95TL | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 383TL | 118TL | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,402TL | 2,149TL | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80TL | 113TL | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 147TL | 222TL | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 111TL | 89TL | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 66TL | 13TL | + 398% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 93TL | 77TL | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 542TL | 411TL | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 34% cheaper than in İzmir (Turkey) | ||||
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| Istanbul | İzmir | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,046TL | 1,646TL | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 414TL | 493TL | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,058TL | 604TL | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,574TL | 4,336TL | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 429TL | 434TL | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 113TL | 142TL | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 149TL | 142TL | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 26,839TL | 43,863TL | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.39TL | 0.83TL | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,579TL | 1,650TL | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 96TL | 64TL | + 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,710 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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