Cost of living in İzmir, Turkey

Summary of cost of living in İzmir

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 13,322TL
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 5,128TL
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List of prices in İzmir, Turkey. Current as of Apr 2021.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 33TL
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 28TL
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 13TL
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 6TL
12 eggs, large 13TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 5.31TL
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 23TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 5.25TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 3.32TL
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 13TL
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 72TL
2 liters of coca-cola 5.60TL
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 2.57TL
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 2,973TL
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 2,027TL
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 662TL
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 2,215TL
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,497TL
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 417TL
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 77TL
40” flat screen tv 2,132TL
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 686TL
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 29TL
Hourly rate for cleaning help 23TL
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 211TL
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 196TL
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 493TL
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 380TL
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 263,531TL
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 7TL
Monthly ticket public transport 242TL
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 46TL
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 19TL
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 31TL
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 198TL
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 19TL
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 20TL
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 19TL
4 rolls of toilet paper 10TL
Tube of toothpaste 17TL
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 36TL
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 146TL
2 tickets to the movies 46TL
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 139TL
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 262TL
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 43TL
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 16TL
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 23TL
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 3,750TL
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.82TL
1 month of gym membership in business district 174TL
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 18TL
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 312 prices entered by 34 different people.
Latest price update: April 20, 2021

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