Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 61% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 66% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 66% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 174TL (CHF 8) | CHF 28 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 110TL (CHF 4.96) | CHF 15 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50TL (CHF 2.24) | CHF 10 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24TL (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.52 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 47TL (CHF 2.09) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22TL (CHF 1.00) | CHF 3.97 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 111TL (CHF 5.00) | CHF 9 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19TL (CHF 0.85) | CHF 3.96 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14TL (CHF 0.63) | CHF 2.04 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48TL (CHF 2.15) | CHF 2.37 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 285TL (CHF 13) | CHF 12 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25TL (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.54 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10TL (CHF 0.46) | CHF 2.44 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 62% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,702TL (CHF 1,289) | CHF 2,710 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,674TL (CHF 659) | CHF 1,916 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,435TL (CHF 64) | CHF 205 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,296TL (CHF 777) | CHF 1,767 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,015TL (CHF 405) | CHF 1,201 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 791TL (CHF 36) | CHF 90 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 156TL (CHF 7) | CHF 46 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,252TL (CHF 326) | CHF 660 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,108TL (CHF 95) | CHF 160 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100TL (CHF 4.51) | CHF 18 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 161TL (CHF 7) | CHF 35 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 54% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,179TL (CHF 53) | CHF 123 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 719TL (CHF 32) | CHF 67 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,902TL (CHF 85) | CHF 152 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,460TL (CHF 66) | CHF 207 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 57% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 657,610TL (CHF 29,533) | CHF 28,154 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22TL (CHF 0.99) | CHF 1.81 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 514TL (CHF 23) | CHF 81 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 111TL (CHF 4.97) | CHF 32 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 68% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47TL (CHF 2.11) | CHF 19 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 74TL (CHF 3.32) | CHF 38 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 767TL (CHF 34) | CHF 102 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 76TL (CHF 3.40) | CHF 8 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92TL (CHF 4.13) | CHF 4.59 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 57TL (CHF 2.54) | CHF 5.62 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31TL (CHF 1.37) | CHF 2.90 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 52TL (CHF 2.35) | CHF 3.79 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 122TL (CHF 5.46) | CHF 46 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 61% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Istanbul | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 445TL (CHF 20) | CHF 74 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 152TL (CHF 7) | CHF 39 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 897TL (CHF 40) | CHF 147 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 950TL (CHF 43) | CHF 112 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 360TL (CHF 16) | CHF 19 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57TL (CHF 2.58) | CHF 5.04 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90TL (CHF 4.05) | CHF 8 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,647TL (CHF 613) | CHF 708 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.18TL (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.36 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 988TL (CHF 44) | CHF 79 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39TL (CHF 1.77) | CHF 8 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 61% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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