Cost of living in İzmit, Turkey vs Lille, France
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Food | - 74% | |||
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Food in İzmit (Turkey) is 74% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25TL (€2.77) | €15 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19TL (€2.13) | €8 | - 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (€1.06) | €5.83 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.18TL (€0.35) | €1.12 | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | 9TL (€0.94) | €3.32 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.42TL (€0.49) | €1.98 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (€1.58) | €7 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.61TL (€0.51) | €1.94 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.75TL (€0.30) | €1.79 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (€0.92) | €2.25 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56TL (€6) | €6 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.52TL (€0.50) | €1.70 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.41TL (€0.27) | €1.06 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in İzmit (Turkey) is 80% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,638TL (€181) | €1,120 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,054TL (€117) | €841 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315TL (€35) | €118 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,046TL (€116) | €657 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 874TL (€97) | €543 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 212TL (€23) | €75 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53TL (€5.87) | €28 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,914TL (€212) | €322 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419TL (€46) | €91 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20TL (€2.18) | €10 | - 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (€2.46) | €13 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 73% | |||
Clothes in İzmit (Turkey) is 73% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 141TL (€16) | €92 | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 108TL (€12) | €37 | - 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260TL (€29) | €89 | - 68% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239TL (€27) | €90 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in İzmit (Turkey) is 61% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,909TL (€11,953) | €22,770 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.79TL (€0.64) | €1.41 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 116TL (€13) | €51 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28TL (€3.13) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in İzmit (Turkey) is 65% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7TL (€0.78) | €5.32 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16TL (€1.81) | €4.13 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 145TL (€16) | €24 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13TL (€1.38) | €3.81 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11TL (€1.21) | €3.42 | - 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (€1.49) | €3.93 | - 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.01TL (€0.44) | €1.60 | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9TL (€1.05) | €2.23 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26TL (€2.88) | €23 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 68% | |||
Entertainment in İzmit (Turkey) is 68% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90TL (€10) | €37 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27TL (€2.94) | €21 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 175TL (€19) | €79 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157TL (€17) | €47 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19TL (€2.13) | €8 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (€1.17) | €3.07 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12TL (€1.34) | €5.26 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,331TL (€258) | €441 | - 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.44TL (€0.05) | €0.22 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 142TL (€16) | €35 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12TL (€1.31) | €7 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 71% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,600 in Lille you would need to make just about €1,058 (9,548TL) in İzmit.
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