Cost of Living in Kocaeli

Summary of cost of living in Kocaeli, Turkey:

  • Rent in Kocaeli is, on average, 85.6% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 275.00 TL 250.00-400.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 1,250.00 TL 800.00-4,000.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 339.69 TL 320.00-425.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 100.00 TL 80.00-500.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 120.00 TL 100.00-140.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 136.25 TL 100.00-180.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 45.00 TL 30.00-50.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 16.00 TL 10.00-60.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 41.34 TL 27.88-45.90
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 33.61 TL 13.61-54.34
White Rice (1 lb) 50.20 TL 27.22-55.34
Eggs (12, Large Size) 142.00 TL 96.00-168.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 196.25 TL 136.08-408.23
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 94.48 TL 63.46-136.08
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 411.24 TL 340.19-444.50
Apples (1 lb) 32.12 TL 13.61-45.34
Bananas (1 lb) 44.29 TL 36.24-54.43
Oranges (1 lb) 22.66 TL 15.88-31.75
Tomatoes (1 lb) 28.32 TL 18.14-40.82
Potatoes (1 lb) 12.53 TL 6.80-18.14
Onions (1 lb) 8.90 TL 6.30-17.24
Lettuce (1 Head) 37.30 TL 34.95-40.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 32.17 TL 20.00-44.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 375.00 TL 250.00-1,500.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 113.33 TL 70.00-140.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 98.33 TL 75.00-120.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 100.00 TL 85.00-140.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 35.00 TL 27.00-35.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 1,674.00 TL 600.00-2,748.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 40.00 TL
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 16.09 TL
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ?
Gasoline (1 Liter) 54.82 TL 54.00-55.36
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 2,022,000.00 TL 2,022,000.00-2,098,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 1,929,800.00 TL 1,890,000.00-1,989,500.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 3,258.33 TL 2,833.33-3,700.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 600.00 TL 400.00-700.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 637.75 TL 600.00-700.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 2,666.67 TL 700.00-3,000.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 300.00 TL 200.00-400.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 250.00 TL 250.00-270.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 20,666.67 TL 17,000.00-25,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 300,000.00 TL
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 2,649.75 TL 1,500.00-3,000.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 2,466.33 TL 1,500.00-3,000.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 4,999.67 TL 3,000.00-5,999.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 3,666.33 TL 1,500.00-3,999.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 20,000.00 TL 20,000.00-20,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 17,500.00 TL 15,000.00-20,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 30,000.00 TL 25,000.00-35,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 20,000.00 TL 15,000.00-25,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 4,645.11 TL 4,645.11-4,645.11
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 3,716.09 TL 3,251.58-4,180.60
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 51,416.67 TL
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 50.29 40.00-59.88

Prices in Kocaeli

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Last update: 3 February 2026
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