Cost of Living Comparison Between Istanbul and Bursa 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bursa are 19.2% lower than in Istanbul (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bursa are 26.8% lower than in Istanbul | |
| Rent Prices in Bursa are 44.1% lower than in Istanbul | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bursa are 38.0% lower than in Istanbul | |
| Groceries Prices in Bursa are 14.7% lower than in Istanbul | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bursa is 27.7% higher than in Istanbul | |
Restaurants | Istanbul Edit |
Bursa Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 300.00 TL | 200.00 TL | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,500.00 TL | 700.00 TL | -53.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 225.00 TL | 190.00 TL | -15.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 110.00 TL | 65.00 TL | -40.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 150.00 TL | 105.33 TL | -29.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 93.64 TL | 70.91 TL | -24.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 40.35 TL | 30.64 TL | -24.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 17.67 TL | 12.70 TL | -28.1 % |
Markets | Istanbul Edit |
Bursa Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 141.81 TL | 102.55 TL | -27.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 17.33 TL | 19.90 TL | +14.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.46 TL | 22.55 TL | -17.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 68.04 TL | 51.94 TL | -23.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 123.85 TL | 107.10 TL | -13.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 82.28 TL | 78.07 TL | -5.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 233.73 TL | 191.36 TL | -18.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 17.65 TL | 14.63 TL | -17.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 26.28 TL | 19.43 TL | -26.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 13.54 TL | 15.91 TL | +17.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 18.53 TL | 12.84 TL | -30.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 11.03 TL | 8.21 TL | -25.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 8.47 TL | 5.45 TL | -35.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 31.95 TL | 27.56 TL | -13.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 13.13 TL | 9.00 TL | -31.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 300.00 TL | 300.00 TL | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 58.70 TL | 56.27 TL | -4.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 82.51 TL | 74.57 TL | -9.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 60.00 TL | 55.00 TL | -8.3 % |
Transportation | Istanbul Edit |
Bursa Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 17.70 TL | 14.00 TL | -20.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,388.00 TL | 785.00 TL | -43.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 25.00 TL | 31.92 TL | +27.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 28.36 TL | 35.41 TL | +24.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 225.00 TL | 254.32 TL | +13.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 150.87 TL | 147.03 TL | -2.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,400,000.00 TL | 1,300,000.00 TL | -7.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,408,846.00 TL | 1,201,300.00 TL | -14.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Istanbul Edit |
Bursa Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,826.09 TL | 1,603.14 TL | -12.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 269.58 TL | 242.27 TL | -10.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 351.92 TL | 295.45 TL | -16.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Istanbul Edit |
Bursa Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,295.04 TL | 958.33 TL | -26.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 442.11 TL | 450.00 TL | +1.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 200.00 TL | 140.00 TL | -30.0 % |
Childcare | Istanbul Edit |
Bursa Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 17,696.46 TL | 8,000.00 TL | -54.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 362,087.58 TL | 221,333.33 TL | -38.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Istanbul Edit |
Bursa Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,526.93 TL | 1,531.12 TL | +0.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,101.51 TL | 1,096.25 TL | -0.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,842.13 TL | 2,619.90 TL | -7.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,573.19 TL | 2,249.88 TL | -12.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Istanbul Edit |
Bursa Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 24,759.04 TL | 14,583.33 TL | -41.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 15,767.69 TL | 10,653.85 TL | -32.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 48,701.17 TL | 24,395.83 TL | -49.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 29,346.72 TL | 16,634.62 TL | -43.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Istanbul Edit |
Bursa Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9,860.86 TL | 4,306.68 TL | -56.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,056.72 TL | 3,609.92 TL | -28.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Istanbul Edit |
Bursa Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 25,385.35 TL | 23,727.27 TL | -6.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 43.20 | 34.44 | -20.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1274 | 121 |
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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 |
Cities near Bursa: | Cost of Living in Eskisehir | 94.80 miles |
| 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 |