Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 13% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 17% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 323TL (218 Kč) | 238 Kč | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 235TL (159 Kč) | 198 Kč | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 113TL (76 Kč) | 97 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37TL (25 Kč) | 28 Kč | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74TL (50 Kč) | 69 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39TL (26 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 157TL (105 Kč) | 160 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 39TL (26 Kč) | 36 Kč | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24TL (16 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68TL (46 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 397TL (268 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 51TL (34 Kč) | 42 Kč | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24TL (16 Kč) | 28 Kč | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 30% 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 | 52,859TL (35,599 Kč) | 40,897 Kč | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,729TL (22,042 Kč) | 31,550 Kč | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,955TL (1,990 Kč) | 5,323 Kč | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,724TL (20,018 Kč) | 25,807 Kč | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,761TL (12,635 Kč) | 19,508 Kč | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,460TL (1,657 Kč) | 3,672 Kč | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 451TL (304 Kč) | 538 Kč | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,864TL (5,969 Kč) | 13,111 Kč | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,482TL (2,345 Kč) | 4,133 Kč | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 192TL (129 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231TL (156 Kč) | 272 Kč | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 35% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,673TL (1,127 Kč) | 2,037 Kč | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,194TL (804 Kč) | 1,226 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,198TL (2,153 Kč) | 2,467 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,903TL (1,955 Kč) | 3,238 Kč | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 23% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,666,970TL (1,122,666 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43TL (29 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,312TL (884 Kč) | 546 Kč | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 202TL (136 Kč) | 315 Kč | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 5% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93TL (63 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 383TL (258 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,402TL (1,618 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80TL (54 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 147TL (99 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 111TL (75 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 66TL (44 Kč) | 64 Kč | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 93TL (63 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 542TL (365 Kč) | 509 Kč | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 21% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,046TL (704 Kč) | 677 Kč | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 414TL (279 Kč) | 489 Kč | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,058TL (713 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,574TL (1,060 Kč) | 1,219 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 429TL (289 Kč) | 188 Kč | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 113TL (76 Kč) | 77 Kč | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 149TL (100 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 26,839TL (18,076 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.39TL (0.94 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,579TL (1,063 Kč) | 1,582 Kč | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 96TL (65 Kč) | 154 Kč | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 13% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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