Cost of Living in Kocaeli
Prices in Kocaeli (First-Level Administrative Unit in Turkey)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Kocaeli - 20 contributors in the past 12 months
Gebze - 4 contributors
İzmit - 1 contributors
Kandıra - 0 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₺433.33 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₺1,270.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₺392.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₺106.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₺125.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₺150.00 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₺46.67 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₺17.67 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₺43.24 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₺40.40 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₺54.73 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₺136.50 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₺203.81 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₺88.43 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₺421.83 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₺34.01 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₺45.05 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ₺20.77 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₺26.81 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₺12.53 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₺9.05 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₺36.47 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₺31.33 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₺810.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₺113.33 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₺131.67 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₺112.50 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₺33.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ₺2,748.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₺35.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ₺56.33 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₺57.05 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₺2,050,500.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₺1,923,166.67 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₺2,879.17 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₺575.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₺637.75 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ₺2,833.33 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ₺260.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₺256.67 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₺19,000.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ₺300,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₺2,649.75 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₺2,799.67 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₺4,666.33 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₺4,166.33 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₺20,000.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₺16,666.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₺30,000.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₺23,333.33 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ₺4,645.11 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ₺3,406.42 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₺55,714.29 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 46.47 | |
Over the last 12 months, 233 data points were contributed by 36 people of this region.
Last update: 3 June 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
