Cost of living in İzmir (Turkey) is 43% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in İzmir (Turkey) is 32% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| İzmir | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 157TL (Dirham 30) | Dirham 33 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91TL (Dirham 18) | Dirham 30 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66TL (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24TL (Dirham 4.56) | Dirham 6 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 42TL (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28TL (Dirham 5.38) | Dirham 5.06 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 74TL (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20TL (Dirham 3.91) | Dirham 8 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13TL (Dirham 2.49) | Dirham 3.84 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 34TL (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 197TL (Dirham 38) | Dirham 60 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26TL (Dirham 4.98) | Dirham 9 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.48TL (Dirham 1.06) | Dirham 4.75 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in İzmir (Turkey) is 68% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| İzmir | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,862TL (Dirham 3,060) | Dirham 10,327 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,706TL (Dirham 1,873) | Dirham 7,900 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,861TL (Dirham 359) | Dirham 989 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,933TL (Dirham 2,495) | Dirham 6,077 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,471TL (Dirham 1,442) | Dirham 4,308 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,335TL (Dirham 450) | Dirham 558 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 161TL (Dirham 31) | Dirham 366 | - 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,054TL (Dirham 2,904) | Dirham 1,419 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,631TL (Dirham 1,086) | Dirham 338 | + 221% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129TL (Dirham 25) | Dirham 50 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100TL (Dirham 19) | Dirham 51 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in İzmir (Turkey) is 24% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| İzmir | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,190TL (Dirham 230) | Dirham 197 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 651TL (Dirham 126) | Dirham 190 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,079TL (Dirham 208) | Dirham 343 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,540TL (Dirham 297) | Dirham 348 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in İzmir (Turkey) is 42% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| İzmir | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,011,900TL (Dirham 195,236) | Dirham 89,840 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22TL (Dirham 4.19) | Dirham 3.82 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 381TL (Dirham 74) | Dirham 80 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 114TL (Dirham 22) | Dirham 29 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in İzmir (Turkey) is 71% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| İzmir | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56TL (Dirham 11) | Dirham 14 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67TL (Dirham 13) | Dirham 56 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 561TL (Dirham 108) | Dirham 382 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 113TL (Dirham 22) | Dirham 26 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32TL (Dirham 6) | Dirham 20 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44TL (Dirham 8) | Dirham 27 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13TL (Dirham 2.55) | Dirham 20 | - 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25TL (Dirham 4.76) | Dirham 20 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 159TL (Dirham 31) | Dirham 62 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in İzmir (Turkey) is 49% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| İzmir | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 509TL (Dirham 98) | Dirham 188 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 230TL (Dirham 44) | Dirham 91 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 456TL (Dirham 88) | Dirham 783 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 833TL (Dirham 161) | Dirham 259 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148TL (Dirham 29) | Dirham 64 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30TL (Dirham 5.83) | Dirham 19 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 89TL (Dirham 17) | Dirham 40 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,347TL (Dirham 1,032) | Dirham 2,128 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (Dirham 0.15) | Dirham 0.67 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,326TL (Dirham 256) | Dirham 255 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35TL (Dirham 7) | Dirham 22 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 713 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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