Cost of living in İzmit, Turkey vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in İzmit (Turkey) is 21% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25TL (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19TL (R$ 14) | R$ 22 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.18TL (R$ 2.38) | R$ 4.12 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 9TL (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.42TL (R$ 3.32) | R$ 4.21 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.61TL (R$ 3.46) | R$ 5.46 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.75TL (R$ 2.06) | R$ 3.82 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (R$ 6) | R$ 4.61 | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56TL (R$ 42) | R$ 36 | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.52TL (R$ 3.39) | R$ 5.82 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.41TL (R$ 1.81) | R$ 3.42 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in İzmit (Turkey) is 42% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,638TL (R$ 1,228) | R$ 1,618 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,054TL (R$ 790) | R$ 1,081 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315TL (R$ 236) | R$ 369 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,046TL (R$ 784) | R$ 1,425 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 874TL (R$ 655) | R$ 865 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 212TL (R$ 159) | R$ 493 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53TL (R$ 40) | R$ 113 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,914TL (R$ 1,435) | R$ 1,517 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419TL (R$ 314) | R$ 413 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20TL (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 72% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in İzmit (Turkey) is 48% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 141TL (R$ 106) | R$ 200 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 108TL (R$ 81) | R$ 173 | - 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260TL (R$ 195) | R$ 314 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239TL (R$ 179) | R$ 205 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in İzmit (Turkey) is 23% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,909TL (R$ 80,869) | R$ 63,667 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.79TL (R$ 4.34) | R$ 4.09 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 116TL (R$ 87) | R$ 167 | - 48% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28TL (R$ 21) | R$ 43 | - 51% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in İzmit (Turkey) is 33% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7TL (R$ 5.25) | R$ 15 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16TL (R$ 12) | R$ 49 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 145TL (R$ 109) | R$ 155 | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13TL (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11TL (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.01TL (R$ 3.00) | R$ 4.25 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9TL (R$ 7) | R$ 4.70 | + 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26TL (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in İzmit (Turkey) is 42% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90TL (R$ 67) | R$ 89 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27TL (R$ 20) | R$ 36 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 175TL (R$ 131) | R$ 130 | + 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157TL (R$ 118) | R$ 167 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19TL (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12TL (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,331TL (R$ 1,747) | R$ 2,650 | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.44TL (R$ 0.33) | R$ 1.76 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 142TL (R$ 106) | R$ 121 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12TL (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 6% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 4,700 in Teresina you would need to make just about R$ 3,170 (4,230TL) in İzmit.
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