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Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Currency:
Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 31% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11TL (67₴) | 94₴ | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9TL (56₴) | 33₴ | + 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (59₴) | 28₴ | + 112% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41TL (15₴) | 17₴ | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 9TL (59₴) | 20₴ | + 197% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.32TL (28₴) | 38₴ | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10TL (63₴) | 52₴ | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.89TL (25₴) | 26₴ | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.45TL (16₴) | 9₴ | + 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.33TL (15₴) | 11₴ | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49TL (313₴) | 58₴ | + 437% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.79TL (24₴) | 18₴ | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71TL (11₴) | 14₴ | - 22% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 30% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,452TL (9,242₴) | 2,333₴ | + 296% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,031TL (12,930₴) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 393TL (2,500₴) | 850₴ | + 194% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,570TL (16,361₴) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,541TL (9,814₴) | 4,000₴ | + 145% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 261TL (1,662₴) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 66TL (420₴) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,701TL (10,827₴) | 10,500₴ | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350TL (2,228₴) | 1,350₴ | + 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (157₴) | 30₴ | + 425% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24TL (154₴) | 100₴ | + 54% | |
Clothes | + 98% | |||
Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 98% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 190TL (1,213₴) | 500₴ | + 143% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132TL (839₴) | 500₴ | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 298TL (1,898₴) | 500₴ | + 280% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260TL (1,654₴) | 800₴ | + 107% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 55% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,978TL (687,442₴) | 150,000₴ | + 358% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.31TL (21₴) | 17₴ | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 87TL (556₴) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26TL (164₴) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 33% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11TL (72₴) | 200₴ | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19TL (119₴) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 178TL (1,133₴) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (123₴) | 30₴ | + 310% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (79₴) | 20₴ | + 293% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (76₴) | 20₴ | + 278% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.69TL (36₴) | 9₴ | + 311% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (74₴) | 30₴ | + 147% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31TL (195₴) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 88% | |||
Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 88% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94TL (599₴) | 200₴ | + 199% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 38TL (243₴) | 135₴ | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135TL (859₴) | 140₴ | + 514% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44TL (281₴) | 300₴ | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (214₴) | 40₴ | + 436% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (70₴) | 18₴ | + 300% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.20TL (27₴) | 20₴ | + 34% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,849TL (11,775₴) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27TL (1.72₴) | 1.00₴ | + 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 174TL (1,110₴) | 203₴ | + 448% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7TL (42₴) | 28₴ | + 50% | |
TOTAL | + 47% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 47% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 10,723₴
(1,684TL)
in Istanbul
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,300₴
in Zhytomyr.
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