Cost of Living Comparison Between Ankara and Istanbul 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Istanbul are 13.4% higher than in Ankara (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Istanbul are 21.4% higher than in Ankara | |
| Rent Prices in Istanbul are 45.2% higher than in Ankara | |
| Restaurant Prices in Istanbul are 49.5% higher than in Ankara | |
| Groceries Prices in Istanbul are 8.3% higher than in Ankara | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Istanbul is 10.6% lower than in Ankara | |
Restaurants | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 TL | 300.00 TL | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 800.00 TL | 1,500.00 TL | +87.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 200.00 TL | 220.00 TL | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 90.00 TL | 102.17 TL | +13.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 120.00 TL | 150.00 TL | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 73.11 TL | 93.40 TL | +27.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 31.72 TL | 39.19 TL | +23.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 12.44 TL | 17.00 TL | +36.6 % |
Markets | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 119.27 TL | 140.77 TL | +18.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 17.83 TL | 16.40 TL | -8.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 24.19 TL | 26.47 TL | +9.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 54.33 TL | 68.57 TL | +26.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 108.19 TL | 121.05 TL | +11.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 81.57 TL | 80.80 TL | -0.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 215.05 TL | 228.95 TL | +6.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 15.22 TL | 17.40 TL | +14.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 20.39 TL | 25.94 TL | +27.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 14.76 TL | 13.85 TL | -6.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 15.71 TL | 18.24 TL | +16.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 8.84 TL | 10.81 TL | +22.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 6.13 TL | 8.15 TL | +32.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 29.00 TL | 31.72 TL | +9.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 11.35 TL | 12.93 TL | +14.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 300.00 TL | 300.00 TL | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 56.43 TL | 57.09 TL | +1.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 80.45 TL | 79.45 TL | -1.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 57.00 TL | 57.75 TL | +1.3 % |
Transportation | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 TL | 17.70 TL | +18.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 TL | 1,388.00 TL | +455.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 25.00 TL | 25.00 TL | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 32.19 TL | 28.36 TL | -11.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 250.00 TL | 250.00 TL | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 151.48 TL | 150.13 TL | -0.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,500,000.00 TL | 1,374,000.00 TL | -8.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,353,525.98 TL | 1,398,986.93 TL | +3.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,263.87 TL | 1,818.52 TL | -19.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 235.45 TL | 256.46 TL | +8.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 341.64 TL | 343.48 TL | +0.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,232.49 TL | 1,284.85 TL | +4.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 450.00 TL | 429.41 TL | -4.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 150.00 TL | 190.00 TL | +26.7 % |
Childcare | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 14,250.00 TL | 16,312.40 TL | +14.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 262,058.82 TL | 356,187.23 TL | +35.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,507.32 TL | 1,557.44 TL | +3.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,406.82 TL | 1,077.68 TL | -23.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,911.11 TL | 2,747.80 TL | -5.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,592.00 TL | 2,593.95 TL | +0.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,300.00 TL | 24,439.75 TL | +41.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 11,969.70 TL | 15,779.78 TL | +31.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 29,222.34 TL | 46,353.03 TL | +58.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 20,661.76 TL | 28,390.14 TL | +37.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,374.78 TL | 9,774.34 TL | +81.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,627.06 TL | 5,087.89 TL | +40.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 22,636.36 TL | 24,561.06 TL | +8.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 41.33 | 40.34 | -2.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 518 | 1413 |
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| Cost of Living in Kocaeli | 225.39 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Eskisehir | 220.30 miles |