Cost of living in İzmir, Turkey vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in İzmir (Turkey) is 52% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33TL (€3.69) | €9 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (€3.02) | €5.45 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (€1.36) | €3.75 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.92TL (€0.66) | €1.23 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 12TL (€1.38) | €3.25 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.77TL (€0.53) | €1.35 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (€2.50) | €4.12 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.04TL (€0.56) | €1.36 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.36TL (€0.37) | €0.68 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (€1.40) | €1.14 | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72TL (€8) | €8 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.25TL (€0.58) | €2.02 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.32TL (€0.26) | €0.90 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in İzmir (Turkey) is 39% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,791TL (€310) | €426 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,078TL (€231) | €302 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 662TL (€74) | €122 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,354TL (€262) | €316 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,470TL (€163) | €245 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 417TL (€46) | €94 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 74TL (€8) | €21 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,140TL (€238) | €351 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 682TL (€76) | €71 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27TL (€3.01) | €10 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (€2.44) | €5.67 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in İzmir (Turkey) is 54% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 201TL (€22) | €83 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 174TL (€19) | €40 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 512TL (€57) | €70 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374TL (€42) | €71 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in İzmir (Turkey) is 23% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 241,814TL (€26,876) | €23,202 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (€0.76) | €1.57 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 227TL (€25) | €39 | - 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46TL (€5.14) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in İzmir (Turkey) is 38% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15TL (€1.69) | €3.23 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31TL (€3.48) | €5.59 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 193TL (€21) | €32 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19TL (€2.14) | €3.88 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19TL (€2.11) | €3.80 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18TL (€2.01) | €3.50 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (€1.12) | €1.53 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (€1.71) | €1.83 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37TL (€4.13) | €11 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in İzmir (Turkey) is 48% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 138TL (€15) | €22 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44TL (€4.91) | €15 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137TL (€15) | €38 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225TL (€25) | €46 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39TL (€4.37) | €7 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (€1.75) | €3.40 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22TL (€2.46) | €3.22 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,493TL (€388) | €792 | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.89TL (€0.10) | €0.24 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 174TL (€19) | €38 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17TL (€1.94) | €4.08 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,300 in Patras you would need to make just about €783 (7,041TL) in İzmir.
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