Cost of Living Comparison Between Izmir and Istanbul 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Istanbul are 9.9% higher than in Izmir (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Istanbul are 20.0% higher than in Izmir | |
| Rent Prices in Istanbul are 52.9% higher than in Izmir | |
| Restaurant Prices in Istanbul are 26.3% higher than in Izmir | |
| Groceries Prices in Istanbul are 6.9% higher than in Izmir | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Istanbul is 8.4% lower than in Izmir | |
Restaurants | Izmir Edit |
Istanbul Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 TL | 300.00 TL | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 950.00 TL | 1,400.00 TL | +47.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 202.50 TL | 220.00 TL | +8.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 85.00 TL | 100.00 TL | +17.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 115.00 TL | 150.00 TL | +30.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 80.30 TL | 92.97 TL | +15.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 40.00 TL | 38.95 TL | -2.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 16.79 TL | 16.90 TL | +0.6 % |
Markets | Izmir Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 118.64 TL | 140.80 TL | +18.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 17.42 TL | 16.27 TL | -6.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 23.66 TL | 26.45 TL | +11.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 60.19 TL | 68.80 TL | +14.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 112.82 TL | 121.22 TL | +7.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 81.23 TL | 80.55 TL | -0.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 212.64 TL | 228.96 TL | +7.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 15.46 TL | 17.28 TL | +11.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 21.24 TL | 25.80 TL | +21.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 15.09 TL | 13.82 TL | -8.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 13.41 TL | 18.27 TL | +36.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 8.94 TL | 10.87 TL | +21.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 6.13 TL | 8.15 TL | +32.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 31.34 TL | 31.94 TL | +1.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 13.83 TL | 13.00 TL | -6.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 300.00 TL | 300.00 TL | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 59.74 TL | 57.09 TL | -4.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 88.74 TL | 79.46 TL | -10.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 57.00 TL | 57.25 TL | +0.4 % |
Transportation | Izmir Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 13.00 TL | 17.70 TL | +36.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 600.00 TL | 1,388.00 TL | +131.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 31.92 TL | 25.00 TL | -21.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 36.85 TL | 28.36 TL | -23.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 254.32 TL | 250.00 TL | -1.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 150.19 TL | 150.13 TL | -0.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,347,700.00 TL | 1,374,000.00 TL | +2.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,439,125.00 TL | 1,398,977.10 TL | -2.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Izmir Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,136.06 TL | 1,818.52 TL | -14.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 247.62 TL | 255.29 TL | +3.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 337.65 TL | 342.00 TL | +1.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Izmir Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,083.57 TL | 1,298.60 TL | +19.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 458.75 TL | 429.41 TL | -6.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 155.00 TL | 190.00 TL | +22.6 % |
Childcare | Izmir Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 9,838.26 TL | 16,313.51 TL | +65.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 281,775.25 TL | 356,382.90 TL | +26.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Izmir Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,707.03 TL | 1,557.50 TL | -8.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,353.49 TL | 1,077.67 TL | -20.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,718.46 TL | 2,747.93 TL | +1.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,327.83 TL | 2,593.95 TL | +11.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Izmir Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,105.26 TL | 24,173.32 TL | +41.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 12,294.12 TL | 15,608.72 TL | +27.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 26,309.52 TL | 46,100.83 TL | +75.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 18,928.57 TL | 28,250.08 TL | +49.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Izmir Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,627.62 TL | 9,774.67 TL | +73.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,222.34 TL | 5,088.42 TL | +57.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Izmir Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 22,353.06 TL | 24,560.73 TL | +9.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 28.21 | 40.34 | +43.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 331 | 1411 |
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