Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey vs Safi, Morocco
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 49% cheaper than in Safi (Morocco) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38TL (42 Dirham) | 60 Dirham | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28TL (31 Dirham) | 25 Dirham | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15TL (16 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.86TL (6 Dirham) | 6.00 Dirham | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 14TL (15 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.64TL (6 Dirham) | 9 Dirham | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26TL (29 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6TL (7 Dirham) | 9 Dirham | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.37TL (3.72 Dirham) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (15 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89TL (98 Dirham) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (7 Dirham) | 120 Dirham | - 94% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.59TL (2.86 Dirham) | 4.50 Dirham | - 36% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 31% more expensive than in Safi (Morocco) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,300TL (4,753 Dirham) | 2,250 Dirham | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,749TL (3,038 Dirham) | 1,900 Dirham | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 544TL (601 Dirham) | 1,000 Dirham | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,655TL (4,040 Dirham) | 1,800 Dirham | + 124% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,990TL (2,199 Dirham) | 1,200 Dirham | + 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 401TL (443 Dirham) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72TL (79 Dirham) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,525TL (2,790 Dirham) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 736TL (814 Dirham) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35TL (39 Dirham) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29TL (32 Dirham) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 13% more expensive than in Safi (Morocco) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 252TL (279 Dirham) | 150 Dirham | + 86% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 203TL (225 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461TL (510 Dirham) | 250 Dirham | + 104% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 351TL (388 Dirham) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 28% more expensive than in Safi (Morocco) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 219,546TL (242,642 Dirham) | 240,000 Dirham | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (7 Dirham) | 9 Dirham | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 243TL (268 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | + 168% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38TL (42 Dirham) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 37% cheaper than in Safi (Morocco) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18TL (20 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (30 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 206TL (228 Dirham) | 650 Dirham | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (31 Dirham) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (23 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (22 Dirham) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (10 Dirham) | 5.00 Dirham | + 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20TL (22 Dirham) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46TL (51 Dirham) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Safi (Morocco) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 133TL (147 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | + 194% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56TL (62 Dirham) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199TL (220 Dirham) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 342TL (378 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60TL (67 Dirham) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (19 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (27 Dirham) | 70 Dirham | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,950TL (4,366 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70TL (0.78 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 212TL (234 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (21 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 22% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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