Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 5% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 17% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 118TL (188 NT$) | 106 NT$ | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 99TL (158 NT$) | 119 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 46TL (73 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23TL (37 NT$) | 83 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44TL (70 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22TL (35 NT$) | 99 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 77TL (123 NT$) | 167 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18TL (28 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (19 NT$) | 50 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 39TL (62 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 171TL (273 NT$) | 400 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28TL (45 NT$) | 50 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10TL (16 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 16% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,107TL (33,654 NT$) | 22,487 NT$ | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,844TL (20,480 NT$) | 16,536 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,658TL (2,644 NT$) | 2,007 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,193TL (19,441 NT$) | 21,010 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,477TL (11,922 NT$) | 12,526 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,252TL (5,186 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 548% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 183TL (292 NT$) | 349 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,091TL (9,712 NT$) | 13,814 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,680TL (4,273 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141TL (224 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 152TL (242 NT$) | 400 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 6% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 967TL (1,541 NT$) | 2,247 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 652TL (1,040 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,739TL (2,773 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,322TL (2,109 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 30% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 833,326TL (1,328,718 NT$) | 750,000 NT$ | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22TL (35 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 680TL (1,085 NT$) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 84TL (135 NT$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 12% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36TL (57 NT$) | 200 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41TL (65 NT$) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 778TL (1,241 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 95TL (152 NT$) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67TL (106 NT$) | 80 NT$ | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 63TL (100 NT$) | 75 NT$ | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55TL (88 NT$) | 33 NT$ | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40TL (64 NT$) | 35 NT$ | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 134TL (213 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 17% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 406TL (648 NT$) | 800 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 162TL (259 NT$) | 450 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 518TL (825 NT$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 547TL (872 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 145TL (231 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41TL (65 NT$) | 60 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59TL (94 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,003TL (19,138 NT$) | 12,000 NT$ | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43TL (2.28 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 571TL (910 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34TL (55 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,937 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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