Cost of living in İzmit, Turkey vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in İzmit (Turkey) is 50% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25TL ($3.36) | $9 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19TL ($2.59) | $4.54 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL ($1.29) | $1.41 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.18TL ($0.43) | $1.00 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 9TL ($1.14) | $1.63 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.42TL ($0.60) | $1.00 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL ($1.92) | $3.32 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.61TL ($0.62) | $0.96 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.75TL ($0.37) | $1.06 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL ($1.12) | $1.19 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56TL ($8) | $14 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.52TL ($0.61) | $1.73 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.41TL ($0.32) | $1.00 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in İzmit (Turkey) is 23% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,638TL ($221) | $420 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,054TL ($142) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315TL ($42) | $55 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,046TL ($141) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 874TL ($118) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 212TL ($28) | $46 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53TL ($7) | $22 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,914TL ($258) | $591 | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419TL ($56) | $127 | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20TL ($2.65) | $5.34 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL ($2.99) | $5.00 | - 40% | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in İzmit (Turkey) is 52% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 141TL ($19) | $43 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 108TL ($15) | $27 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260TL ($35) | $127 | - 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239TL ($32) | $41 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in İzmit (Turkey) is 6% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,909TL ($14,533) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.79TL ($0.78) | $1.09 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 116TL ($16) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28TL ($3.80) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in İzmit (Turkey) is 51% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7TL ($0.94) | $9 | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16TL ($2.20) | $20 | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 145TL ($20) | $20 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13TL ($1.68) | $1.77 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11TL ($1.48) | $2.55 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL ($1.81) | $2.30 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.01TL ($0.54) | $0.95 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9TL ($1.27) | $0.91 | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26TL ($3.50) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in İzmit (Turkey) is 52% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90TL ($12) | $12 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27TL ($3.57) | $11 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 175TL ($24) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157TL ($21) | $18 | + 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19TL ($2.59) | $3.39 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL ($1.43) | $2.73 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12TL ($1.63) | $1.00 | + 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,331TL ($314) | $320 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.44TL ($0.06) | $0.50 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 142TL ($19) | $51 | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12TL ($1.60) | $2.50 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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