- Cost of Living
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- Istanbul
- Zhytomyr
- Comparison
Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 1% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11TL (53₴) | 93₴ | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9TL (44₴) | 51₴ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (50₴) | 30₴ | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41TL (12₴) | 20₴ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (49₴) | 21₴ | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.67TL (23₴) | 36₴ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10TL (50₴) | 59₴ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.35TL (22₴) | 25₴ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.07TL (15₴) | 9₴ | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.33TL (12₴) | 13₴ | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53TL (265₴) | 68₴ | + 290% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.03TL (20₴) | 17₴ | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71TL (9₴) | 15₴ | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 22% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,452TL (7,285₴) | 10,000₴ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,082TL (10,447₴) | 6,000₴ | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 416TL (2,086₴) | 1,400₴ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,532TL (12,707₴) | 8,000₴ | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,530TL (7,679₴) | 3,464₴ | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 287TL (1,439₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 66TL (331₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,816TL (9,112₴) | 10,500₴ | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 423TL (2,125₴) | 1,350₴ | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (122₴) | 30₴ | + 306% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25TL (128₴) | 100₴ | + 28% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 42% cheaper than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 198TL (996₴) | 849₴ | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 157TL (788₴) | 1,750₴ | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 316TL (1,584₴) | 1,250₴ | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 268TL (1,344₴) | 1,400₴ | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 22% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,978TL (617,152₴) | 273,333₴ | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.31TL (17₴) | 19₴ | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 87TL (438₴) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29TL (145₴) | 256₴ | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 2% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (63₴) | 200₴ | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23TL (117₴) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 175TL (880₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23TL (117₴) | 30₴ | + 288% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (70₴) | 20₴ | + 251% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (66₴) | 50₴ | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6TL (31₴) | 52₴ | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (57₴) | 34₴ | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31TL (155₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 46% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103TL (517₴) | 225₴ | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38TL (191₴) | 129₴ | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 165TL (828₴) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44TL (222₴) | 367₴ | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35TL (174₴) | 55₴ | + 217% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (59₴) | 18₴ | + 233% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.20TL (21₴) | 20₴ | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,005TL (10,062₴) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27TL (1.36₴) | 1.00₴ | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 171TL (859₴) | 203₴ | + 324% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7TL (33₴) | 30₴ | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,093 prices entered by 860 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 13% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 36,063₴
(7,186TL)
in Istanbul
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
32,000₴
in Zhytomyr.
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