Cost of Living Comparison Between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Istanbul is 29.0% lower than in Abu Dhabi (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Istanbul is 36.1% lower than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Rent Prices in Istanbul are 48.0% lower than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Istanbul are 32.7% lower than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Groceries Prices in Istanbul are 15.9% lower than in Abu Dhabi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Istanbul is 68.7% lower than in Abu Dhabi | |
Restaurants | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Istanbul Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 AED (350.65 TL) |
34.22 AED (300.00 TL) |
-14.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
250.00 AED (2,191.54 TL) |
171.11 AED (1,500.00 TL) |
-31.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
32.50 AED (284.90 TL) |
26.24 AED (230.00 TL) |
-19.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) |
40.00 AED (350.65 TL) |
13.69 AED (120.00 TL) |
-65.8 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) |
40.00 AED (350.65 TL) |
17.93 AED (157.19 TL) |
-55.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
21.58 AED (189.15 TL) |
10.68 AED (93.62 TL) |
-50.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) |
4.26 AED (37.33 TL) |
4.65 AED (40.74 TL) |
+9.1 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) |
1.56 AED (13.71 TL) |
2.01 AED (17.66 TL) |
+28.8 % |
Markets | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) |
6.71 AED (58.82 TL) |
4.28 AED (37.53 TL) |
-36.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) |
4.90 AED (42.99 TL) |
2.21 AED (19.35 TL) |
-55.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) |
6.38 AED (55.88 TL) |
7.02 AED (61.55 TL) |
+10.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
9.99 AED (87.61 TL) |
7.78 AED (68.16 TL) |
-22.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) |
31.18 AED (273.34 TL) |
31.64 AED (277.36 TL) |
+1.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) |
25.12 AED (220.21 TL) |
21.09 AED (184.86 TL) |
-16.1 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
41.54 AED (364.14 TL) |
59.77 AED (523.97 TL) |
+43.9 % |
| Apples (1kg) |
8.44 AED (73.96 TL) |
4.49 AED (39.35 TL) |
-46.8 % |
| Banana (1kg) |
6.60 AED (57.82 TL) |
6.66 AED (58.35 TL) |
+0.9 % |
| Oranges (1kg) |
6.43 AED (56.35 TL) |
3.44 AED (30.12 TL) |
-46.5 % |
| Tomato (1kg) |
5.44 AED (47.68 TL) |
4.65 AED (40.72 TL) |
-14.6 % |
| Potato (1kg) |
3.96 AED (34.75 TL) |
2.77 AED (24.32 TL) |
-30.0 % |
| Onion (1kg) |
3.98 AED (34.89 TL) |
2.15 AED (18.85 TL) |
-46.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
5.19 AED (45.50 TL) |
3.63 AED (31.80 TL) |
-30.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.00 AED (17.49 TL) |
1.50 AED (13.18 TL) |
-24.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
50.00 AED (438.31 TL) |
34.22 AED (300.00 TL) |
-31.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
7.58 AED (66.48 TL) |
6.73 AED (59.03 TL) |
-11.2 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) |
9.27 AED (81.23 TL) |
9.49 AED (83.18 TL) |
+2.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
22.50 AED (197.24 TL) |
6.84 AED (60.00 TL) |
-69.6 % |
Transportation | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 AED (17.53 TL) |
2.02 AED (17.70 TL) |
+1.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
80.00 AED (701.29 TL) |
158.34 AED (1,388.00 TL) |
+97.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
12.00 AED (105.19 TL) |
2.85 AED (25.00 TL) |
-76.2 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) |
1.90 AED (16.66 TL) |
2.01 AED (17.62 TL) |
+5.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
30.00 AED (262.98 TL) |
25.67 AED (225.00 TL) |
-14.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) |
2.97 AED (26.04 TL) |
4.56 AED (40.00 TL) |
+53.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
162,224.00 AED (1,422,081.38 TL) |
159,705.07 AED (1,400,000.00 TL) |
-1.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
80,477.27 AED (705,476.57 TL) |
160,283.78 AED (1,405,073.12 TL) |
+99.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment |
634.58 AED (5,562.85 TL) |
209.63 AED (1,837.69 TL) |
-67.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
201.82 AED (1,769.17 TL) |
30.99 AED (271.64 TL) |
-84.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
392.23 AED (3,438.38 TL) |
40.40 AED (354.15 TL) |
-89.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
281.44 AED (2,467.11 TL) |
150.91 AED (1,322.89 TL) |
-46.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
119.33 AED (1,046.09 TL) |
51.05 AED (447.50 TL) |
-57.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
50.00 AED (438.31 TL) |
22.82 AED (200.00 TL) |
-54.4 % |
Childcare | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,550.00 AED (22,353.71 TL) |
1,997.49 AED (17,510.33 TL) |
-21.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
46,378.27 AED (406,559.28 TL) |
42,827.66 AED (375,434.06 TL) |
-7.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
277.20 AED (2,429.98 TL) |
181.49 AED (1,591.00 TL) |
-34.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
206.28 AED (1,808.26 TL) |
126.90 AED (1,112.42 TL) |
-38.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
381.79 AED (3,346.85 TL) |
326.05 AED (2,858.21 TL) |
-14.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
396.32 AED (3,474.17 TL) |
287.42 AED (2,519.58 TL) |
-27.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
4,750.00 AED (41,639.26 TL) |
2,874.81 AED (25,201.02 TL) |
-39.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
3,566.67 AED (31,265.97 TL) |
1,815.67 AED (15,916.45 TL) |
-49.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
10,182.67 AED (89,262.88 TL) |
5,569.47 AED (48,822.85 TL) |
-45.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
7,711.87 AED (67,603.51 TL) |
3,382.95 AED (29,655.47 TL) |
-56.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
17,869.53 AED (156,647.13 TL) |
12,196.61 AED (106,917.41 TL) |
-31.7 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
15,263.35 AED (133,800.93 TL) |
6,380.53 AED (55,932.74 TL) |
-58.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Abu Dhabi Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
14,334.56 AED (125,659.02 TL) |
2,870.32 AED (25,161.64 TL) |
-80.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.37 | 43.56 | +711.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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