Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Moscow (Russia)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 15% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 253TL (руб 798) | руб 574 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 181TL (руб 572) | руб 460 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 85TL (руб 268) | руб 189 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26TL (руб 81) | руб 94 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67TL (руб 212) | руб 124 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32TL (руб 102) | руб 246 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 158TL (руб 499) | руб 536 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33TL (руб 105) | руб 119 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25TL (руб 80) | руб 48 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50TL (руб 157) | руб 93 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 255TL (руб 804) | руб 832 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47TL (руб 148) | руб 152 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18TL (руб 55) | руб 54 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 14% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 42,043TL (руб 132,713) | руб 136,643 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,503TL (руб 74,189) | руб 75,971 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,088TL (руб 9,748) | руб 9,468 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,287TL (руб 64,038) | руб 82,106 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,901TL (руб 40,723) | руб 47,716 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,653TL (руб 5,219) | руб 5,049 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262TL (руб 826) | руб 526 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,887TL (руб 24,895) | руб 18,741 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,781TL (руб 8,777) | руб 9,907 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 131TL (руб 413) | руб 819 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 134TL (руб 423) | руб 1,425 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 37% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Moscow | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,239TL (руб 3,912) | руб 7,355 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 921TL (руб 2,907) | руб 4,203 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,352TL (руб 7,424) | руб 9,831 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,138TL (руб 6,747) | руб 13,233 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 32% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,375,020TL (руб 4,340,383) | руб 3,563,820 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33TL (руб 105) | руб 55 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,123TL (руб 3,545) | руб 2,609 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 115TL (руб 364) | руб 570 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48TL (руб 150) | руб 520 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 220TL (руб 694) | руб 860 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,766TL (руб 5,574) | руб 2,726 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 83TL (руб 262) | руб 548 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 97TL (руб 306) | руб 347 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 64TL (руб 202) | руб 320 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 66TL (руб 209) | руб 179 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 78TL (руб 248) | руб 170 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 443TL (руб 1,399) | руб 1,234 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 16% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,001TL (руб 3,161) | руб 2,177 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 295TL (руб 930) | руб 963 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,488TL (руб 4,696) | руб 10,996 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,083TL (руб 3,418) | руб 4,740 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 317TL (руб 999) | руб 680 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 70TL (руб 220) | руб 278 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109TL (руб 344) | руб 363 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,352TL (руб 48,459) | руб 79,605 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00TL (руб 3.17) | руб 2.81 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,031TL (руб 3,253) | руб 4,900 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50TL (руб 157) | руб 202 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,284 prices entered by 398 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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