Cost of Living Comparison Between Bursa and Istanbul 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Istanbul are 19.3% higher than in Bursa (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Istanbul are 28.2% higher than in Bursa | |
| Rent Prices in Istanbul are 55.4% higher than in Bursa | |
| Restaurant Prices in Istanbul are 36.5% higher than in Bursa | |
| Groceries Prices in Istanbul are 17.1% higher than in Bursa | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Istanbul is 9.8% lower than in Bursa | |
Restaurants | Bursa Edit |
Istanbul Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 225.00 TL | 300.00 TL | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 900.00 TL | 1,400.00 TL | +55.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 195.00 TL | 220.00 TL | +12.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 67.50 TL | 100.00 TL | +48.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 119.44 TL | 150.00 TL | +25.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 73.33 TL | 92.97 TL | +26.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 36.78 TL | 38.95 TL | +5.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 13.82 TL | 16.90 TL | +22.3 % |
Markets | Bursa Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 101.12 TL | 140.80 TL | +39.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 19.74 TL | 16.27 TL | -17.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 22.55 TL | 26.45 TL | +17.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 51.54 TL | 68.80 TL | +33.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 105.39 TL | 121.22 TL | +15.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 77.60 TL | 80.55 TL | +3.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 187.96 TL | 228.96 TL | +21.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 14.34 TL | 17.28 TL | +20.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 18.97 TL | 25.80 TL | +36.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 15.77 TL | 13.82 TL | -12.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 12.37 TL | 18.27 TL | +47.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 8.21 TL | 10.87 TL | +32.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 5.45 TL | 8.15 TL | +49.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 27.40 TL | 31.94 TL | +16.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 8.90 TL | 13.00 TL | +46.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 275.00 TL | 300.00 TL | +9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 54.90 TL | 57.09 TL | +4.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 72.00 TL | 79.46 TL | +10.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 55.00 TL | 57.25 TL | +4.1 % |
Transportation | Bursa Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 14.50 TL | 17.70 TL | +22.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 785.00 TL | 1,388.00 TL | +76.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 31.92 TL | 25.00 TL | -21.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 35.41 TL | 28.36 TL | -19.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 254.32 TL | 250.00 TL | -1.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 147.03 TL | 150.13 TL | +2.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,300,000.00 TL | 1,374,000.00 TL | +5.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,141,560.00 TL | 1,398,977.10 TL | +22.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bursa Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,782.82 TL | 1,818.52 TL | +2.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 242.27 TL | 255.29 TL | +5.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 295.45 TL | 342.00 TL | +15.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bursa Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 875.00 TL | 1,298.60 TL | +48.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 500.00 TL | 429.41 TL | -14.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 140.00 TL | 190.00 TL | +35.7 % |
Childcare | Bursa Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 8,900.00 TL | 16,313.51 TL | +83.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 194,666.67 TL | 356,382.90 TL | +83.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bursa Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,577.67 TL | 1,557.50 TL | -1.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,096.25 TL | 1,077.67 TL | -1.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,881.73 TL | 2,747.93 TL | -4.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,444.44 TL | 2,593.95 TL | +6.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Bursa Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 16,916.67 TL | 24,173.32 TL | +42.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 12,192.31 TL | 15,608.72 TL | +28.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 26,839.29 TL | 46,100.83 TL | +71.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 17,480.77 TL | 28,250.08 TL | +61.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bursa Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,929.63 TL | 9,774.67 TL | +98.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,588.35 TL | 5,088.42 TL | +41.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bursa Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 21,240.31 TL | 24,560.73 TL | +15.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 37.07 | 40.34 | +8.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 136 | 1411 |
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| Cost of Living in Kocaeli | 99.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Istanbul | 157.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Esenyurt | 171.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Afyon | 220.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zonguldak | 221.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ankara | 240.12 miles |
Cities near Istanbul: | Cost of Living in Esenyurt | 19.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kocaeli | 62.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bursa | 164.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zonguldak | 210.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Eskisehir | 220.30 miles |