Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 10% cheaper than in Wad Madani (Sudan)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Istanbul | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 442TL (8,069 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 194TL (3,547 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 135TL (2,457 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38TL (696 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 116TL (2,111 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41TL (749 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 246TL (4,485 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40TL (728 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30TL (546 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62TL (1,128 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350TL (6,392 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 51TL (926 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11TL (209 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 10% cheaper than in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Istanbul | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,415TL (829,230 Pound) | 900,000 Pound | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,759TL (379,030 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,647TL (66,593 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,529TL (484,382 Pound) | 750,000 Pound | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,299TL (370,631 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,478TL (63,508 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 344TL (6,275 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,542TL (283,772 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,975TL (90,842 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 209TL (3,809 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 167TL (3,054 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Istanbul | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,761TL (32,154 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,439TL (26,275 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,953TL (53,923 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,920TL (53,316 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Istanbul | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,910,710TL (34,887,395 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38TL (699 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,422TL (25,963 Pound) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 257TL (4,693 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Istanbul | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 272TL (4,963 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 290TL (5,303 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,704TL (31,105 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 286TL (5,221 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 167TL (3,058 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 184TL (3,362 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 95TL (1,735 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 108TL (1,973 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 316TL (5,773 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Istanbul | Wad Madani | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,631TL (29,773 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 485TL (8,849 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,634TL (29,834 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,136TL (39,002 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 348TL (6,350 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 111TL (2,034 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 148TL (2,695 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,809TL (398,202 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38TL (25 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,331TL (42,569 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 57TL (1,043 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,965 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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