- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- Istanbul
- Zhytomyr
- Comparison
Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 11% cheaper than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11TL (48₴) | 93₴ | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9TL (40₴) | 51₴ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (42₴) | 30₴ | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41TL (11₴) | 20₴ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (43₴) | 21₴ | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.31TL (19₴) | 36₴ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10TL (45₴) | 59₴ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04TL (18₴) | 25₴ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.61TL (12₴) | 9₴ | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.33TL (11₴) | 13₴ | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53TL (238₴) | 68₴ | + 250% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.83TL (17₴) | 17₴ | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71TL (8₴) | 15₴ | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 13% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,452TL (6,544₴) | 10,000₴ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,080TL (9,377₴) | 6,000₴ | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 399TL (1,801₴) | 1,400₴ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,564TL (11,559₴) | 8,000₴ | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,554TL (7,007₴) | 3,464₴ | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 301TL (1,357₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 66TL (297₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,776TL (8,005₴) | 10,500₴ | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 408TL (1,840₴) | 1,350₴ | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (111₴) | 30₴ | + 272% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24TL (107₴) | 100₴ | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 51% cheaper than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 196TL (881₴) | 849₴ | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141TL (636₴) | 1,750₴ | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307TL (1,386₴) | 1,250₴ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296TL (1,334₴) | 1,400₴ | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 12% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,815TL (522,114₴) | 273,333₴ | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.31TL (15₴) | 19₴ | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 87TL (394₴) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29TL (129₴) | 256₴ | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 6% cheaper than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (55₴) | 200₴ | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (89₴) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 188TL (847₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21TL (96₴) | 30₴ | + 221% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (55₴) | 20₴ | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (55₴) | 50₴ | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.78TL (26₴) | 52₴ | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (49₴) | 34₴ | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32TL (145₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 37% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 106TL (478₴) | 225₴ | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38TL (169₴) | 129₴ | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 145TL (655₴) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44TL (199₴) | 367₴ | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36TL (160₴) | 55₴ | + 192% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (50₴) | 18₴ | + 186% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.20TL (19₴) | 20₴ | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,986TL (8,952₴) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27TL (1.22₴) | 1.00₴ | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 173TL (778₴) | 203₴ | + 284% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7TL (30₴) | 30₴ | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,334 prices entered by 878 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 31,870₴
(7,069TL)
in Istanbul
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
31,000₴
in Zhytomyr.
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