Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 18% cheaper than in Malaga (Spain)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 32% cheaper than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Malaga | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 118TL (€5.78) | €15 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 99TL (€4.85) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 46TL (€2.23) | €2.88 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23TL (€1.13) | €0.85 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44TL (€2.16) | €2.21 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22TL (€1.06) | €1.27 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 77TL (€3.77) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18TL (€0.86) | €1.65 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (€0.59) | €0.91 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 39TL (€1.90) | €0.79 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 171TL (€8) | €5.17 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28TL (€1.38) | €1.78 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10TL (€0.48) | €0.72 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 23% cheaper than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Malaga | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,107TL (€1,033) | €1,086 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,844TL (€628) | €724 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,658TL (€81) | €225 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,193TL (€597) | €691 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,477TL (€366) | €555 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,252TL (€159) | €68 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 183TL (€9) | €27 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,091TL (€298) | €354 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,680TL (€131) | €87 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141TL (€7) | €5.54 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 152TL (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 967TL (€47) | €70 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 652TL (€32) | €25 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,739TL (€85) | €63 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,322TL (€65) | €90 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 833,326TL (€40,776) | €26,734 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22TL (€1.08) | €1.59 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 680TL (€33) | €32 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 84TL (€4.13) | €27 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 19% cheaper than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36TL (€1.74) | €5.26 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41TL (€2.01) | €7 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 778TL (€38) | €55 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 95TL (€4.66) | €3.74 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67TL (€3.25) | €2.70 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 63TL (€3.06) | €2.94 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55TL (€2.71) | €1.79 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40TL (€1.98) | €1.95 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 134TL (€7) | €15 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 28% cheaper than in Malaga (Spain) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Malaga | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 406TL (€20) | €23 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 162TL (€8) | €15 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 518TL (€25) | €53 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 547TL (€27) | €35 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 145TL (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41TL (€2.00) | €2.83 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59TL (€2.89) | €3.81 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,003TL (€587) | €358 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43TL (€0.07) | €0.22 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 571TL (€28) | €44 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34TL (€1.68) | €5.10 | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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