Cost of living in İzmir, Turkey

Summary of cost of living in İzmir

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 119,755TL
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 60,246TL
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in İzmir
Current as of Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 476TL
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 329TL
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 157TL
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 51TL
12 eggs, large 50TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 49TL
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 172TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 47TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 26TL
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 59TL
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 406TL
2 liters of coca-cola 68TL
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 19TL
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 47,599TL
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 31,199TL
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 2,690TL
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 35,898TL
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 25,967TL
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 2,062TL
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 337TL
40” flat screen tv 16,745TL
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 6,173TL
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 426TL
Hourly rate for cleaning help 198TL
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 1,217TL
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,756TL
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 2,469TL
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 2,941TL
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,763,030TL
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 45TL
Monthly ticket public transport 921TL
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 95TL
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 118TL
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 2,149TL
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 113TL
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 222TL
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 89TL
4 rolls of toilet paper 13TL
Tube of toothpaste 77TL
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 411TL
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 1,646TL
2 tickets to the movies 493TL
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 604TL
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 4,336TL
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 434TL
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 142TL
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 142TL
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 43,863TL
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.83TL
1 month of gym membership in business district 1,650TL
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 64TL
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 141 prices entered by 11 different people.
Latest price update: March 16, 2025

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