Cost of living in İzmir (Turkey) is 21% cheaper than in Lima (Peru)
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| Food in İzmir (Turkey) is 30% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||
|---|---|---|
| İzmir (Turkey) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 33TL (S/. 15) | S/. 24 | 39% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 28TL (S/. 12) | S/. 17 | 26% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 13TL (S/. 5.93) | S/. 8 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 6TL (S/. 2.77) | S/. 4.20 | 34% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 13TL (S/. 5.83) | S/. 7 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 5.31TL (S/. 2.37) | S/. 3.80 | 38% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 23TL (S/. 10) | S/. 14 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 5.25TL (S/. 2.34) | S/. 4.49 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 3.32TL (S/. 1.48) | S/. 2.46 | 40% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 13TL (S/. 5.68) | S/. 5.66 | 0% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 72TL (S/. 32) | S/. 41 | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.60TL (S/. 2.50) | S/. 7 | 67% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2.57TL (S/. 1.15) | S/. 1.59 | 28% |
| Housing in İzmir (Turkey) is 43% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| İzmir (Turkey) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,973TL (S/. 1,325) | S/. 2,882 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,027TL (S/. 903) | S/. 1,718 | 47% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 662TL (S/. 295) | S/. 204 | 45% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,215TL (S/. 987) | S/. 2,189 | 55% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,497TL (S/. 667) | S/. 1,156 | 42% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 417TL (S/. 186) | S/. 162 | 15% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 77TL (S/. 34) | S/. 68 | 50% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,132TL (S/. 950) | S/. 1,277 | 26% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 686TL (S/. 306) | S/. 357 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 29TL (S/. 13) | S/. 35 | 63% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 23TL (S/. 10) | S/. 17 | 39% |
| Clothes in İzmir (Turkey) is 17% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| İzmir (Turkey) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 211TL (S/. 94) | S/. 150 | 37% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 196TL (S/. 87) | S/. 92 | 5% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 493TL (S/. 220) | S/. 250 | 12% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 380TL (S/. 169) | S/. 253 | 33% |
| Transportation in İzmir (Turkey) is 4% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| İzmir (Turkey) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 263,531TL (S/. 117,430) | S/. 65,260 | 80% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7TL (S/. 3.09) | S/. 3.80 | 19% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 242TL (S/. 108) | S/. 132 | 18% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 46TL (S/. 21) | S/. 39 | 47% |
| Personal Care in İzmir (Turkey) is 32% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| İzmir (Turkey) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 19TL (S/. 9) | S/. 23 | 63% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 31TL (S/. 14) | S/. 30 | 54% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 198TL (S/. 88) | S/. 74 | 20% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 19TL (S/. 8) | S/. 17 | 51% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 20TL (S/. 9) | S/. 14 | 36% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 19TL (S/. 8) | S/. 17 | 50% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 10TL (S/. 4.50) | S/. 4.56 | 1% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 17TL (S/. 8) | S/. 4.40 | 71% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 36TL (S/. 16) | S/. 42 | 61% |
| Entertainment in İzmir (Turkey) is 17% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||
| İzmir (Turkey) | Lima (Peru) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 146TL (S/. 65) | S/. 34 | 91% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 46TL (S/. 20) | S/. 33 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 139TL (S/. 62) | S/. 94 | 34% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 262TL (S/. 117) | S/. 109 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 43TL (S/. 19) | S/. 26 | 25% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 16TL (S/. 7) | S/. 13 | 46% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 23TL (S/. 10) | S/. 8 | 33% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,750TL (S/. 1,671) | S/. 1,700 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.82TL (S/. 0.36) | S/. 0.53 | 32% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 174TL (S/. 78) | S/. 169 | 54% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 18TL (S/. 8) | S/. 16 | 51% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 9,300 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 7,339 (16,470TL) in İzmir.