Cost of living in İzmir (Turkey) is 86% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 61% | |||
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| Food in İzmir (Turkey) is 61% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| İzmir | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 327TL (777 Ngultrum) | 468 Ngultrum | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 304TL (724 Ngultrum) | 510 Ngultrum | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 115TL (273 Ngultrum) | 216 Ngultrum | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 39TL (93 Ngultrum) | 76 Ngultrum | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 79TL (189 Ngultrum) | 152 Ngultrum | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 66TL (158 Ngultrum) | 61 Ngultrum | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 248TL (590 Ngultrum) | 353 Ngultrum | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 46TL (108 Ngultrum) | 146 Ngultrum | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20TL (48 Ngultrum) | 38 Ngultrum | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70TL (166 Ngultrum) | 75 Ngultrum | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 787TL (1,870 Ngultrum) | 683 Ngultrum | + 174% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66TL (156 Ngultrum) | 91 Ngultrum | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19TL (44 Ngultrum) | 41 Ngultrum | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in İzmir (Turkey) is 172% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| İzmir | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 57,382TL (136,389 Ngultrum) | 38,226 Ngultrum | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,578TL (96,448 Ngultrum) | 23,365 Ngultrum | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,936TL (9,355 Ngultrum) | 3,395 Ngultrum | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,753TL (89,733 Ngultrum) | 31,702 Ngultrum | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,763TL (75,495 Ngultrum) | 18,938 Ngultrum | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,542TL (6,043 Ngultrum) | 3,867 Ngultrum | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 337TL (802 Ngultrum) | 887 Ngultrum | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,488TL (27,305 Ngultrum) | 40,494 Ngultrum | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,612TL (8,585 Ngultrum) | 7,715 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 242TL (576 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 241TL (573 Ngultrum) | 325 Ngultrum | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 161% | |||
| Clothes in İzmir (Turkey) is 161% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| İzmir | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,437TL (5,793 Ngultrum) | 2,784 Ngultrum | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,216TL (7,644 Ngultrum) | 2,143 Ngultrum | + 257% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,320TL (5,514 Ngultrum) | 5,991 Ngultrum | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,658TL (11,070 Ngultrum) | 3,388 Ngultrum | + 227% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in İzmir (Turkey) is 28% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| İzmir | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,737,690TL (4,130,223 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45TL (106 Ngultrum) | 63 Ngultrum | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 584TL (1,388 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in İzmir (Turkey) is 74% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| İzmir | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 95TL (226 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 118TL (280 Ngultrum) | 294 Ngultrum | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,149TL (5,108 Ngultrum) | 2,498 Ngultrum | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 113TL (269 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 222TL (529 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 89TL (212 Ngultrum) | 309 Ngultrum | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13TL (31 Ngultrum) | 107 Ngultrum | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 77TL (184 Ngultrum) | 55 Ngultrum | + 235% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 411TL (977 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in İzmir (Turkey) is 118% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| İzmir | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,646TL (3,912 Ngultrum) | 1,515 Ngultrum | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 493TL (1,171 Ngultrum) | 472 Ngultrum | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 604TL (1,435 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,336TL (10,307 Ngultrum) | 2,274 Ngultrum | + 353% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 434TL (1,031 Ngultrum) | 726 Ngultrum | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 142TL (336 Ngultrum) | 225 Ngultrum | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 142TL (337 Ngultrum) | 104 Ngultrum | + 226% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,863TL (104,256 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83TL (1.98 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,650TL (3,922 Ngultrum) | 2,361 Ngultrum | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 64TL (151 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | + 86% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 208 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2025.
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