Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 24% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 29% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 29% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 202TL (170 Kč) | 239 Kč | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 168TL (141 Kč) | 199 Kč | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 79TL (67 Kč) | 108 Kč | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26TL (22 Kč) | 31 Kč | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57TL (48 Kč) | 98 Kč | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27TL (23 Kč) | 77 Kč | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 118TL (99 Kč) | 165 Kč | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31TL (26 Kč) | 36 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (22 Kč) | 25 Kč | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48TL (41 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 252TL (212 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66TL (56 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14TL (12 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 45% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,851TL (30,163 Kč) | 44,241 Kč | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,961TL (18,476 Kč) | 32,687 Kč | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,763TL (2,324 Kč) | 5,317 Kč | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,148TL (16,110 Kč) | 26,753 Kč | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,190TL (10,255 Kč) | 20,037 Kč | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,023TL (861 Kč) | 4,102 Kč | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 258TL (217 Kč) | 578 Kč | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,887TL (6,635 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,781TL (2,339 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 131TL (110 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 138TL (116 Kč) | 309 Kč | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 43% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,164TL (980 Kč) | 2,080 Kč | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 886TL (746 Kč) | 1,288 Kč | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,320TL (1,952 Kč) | 2,415 Kč | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,096TL (1,763 Kč) | 3,332 Kč | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 22% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,350,340TL (1,136,082 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34TL (29 Kč) | 38 Kč | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,019TL (857 Kč) | 549 Kč | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 107TL (90 Kč) | 301 Kč | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 19% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48TL (40 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 220TL (185 Kč) | 195 Kč | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,766TL (1,486 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 83TL (70 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 97TL (82 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 64TL (54 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60TL (50 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 78TL (66 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 443TL (373 Kč) | 550 Kč | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 37% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 761TL (640 Kč) | 726 Kč | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301TL (253 Kč) | 505 Kč | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,488TL (1,252 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 885TL (744 Kč) | 1,225 Kč | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 291TL (245 Kč) | 185 Kč | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64TL (54 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 113TL (95 Kč) | 57 Kč | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,352TL (12,916 Kč) | 18,595 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00TL (0.85 Kč) | 3.68 Kč | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,008TL (848 Kč) | 1,563 Kč | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 47TL (39 Kč) | 149 Kč | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,041 prices entered by 336 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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