Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 110% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
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| Food | + 104% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 104% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 455TL (₨1,003) | ₨335 | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309TL (₨680) | ₨327 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 132TL (₨292) | ₨90 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 41TL (₨91) | ₨44 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 92TL (₨203) | ₨54 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49TL (₨107) | ₨31 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175TL (₨385) | ₨242 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 48TL (₨105) | ₨78 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (₨58) | ₨31 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 76TL (₨168) | ₨133 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 514TL (₨1,134) | ₨965 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 59TL (₨130) | ₨79 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19TL (₨43) | ₨27 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 166% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,925TL (₨123,246) | ₨18,749 | + 557% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,838TL (₨72,368) | ₨9,000 | + 704% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,830TL (₨8,441) | ₨3,836 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 41,567TL (₨91,604) | ₨21,203 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,951TL (₨57,190) | ₨25,000 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,556TL (₨5,632) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 436TL (₨961) | ₨1,260 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,702TL (₨34,603) | ₨42,183 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,813TL (₨12,811) | ₨8,000 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 219TL (₨484) | ₨200 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 277TL (₨609) | ₨500 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 65% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,448TL (₨5,396) | ₨2,408 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,543TL (₨3,401) | ₨2,784 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,173TL (₨9,196) | ₨4,826 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,552TL (₨10,031) | ₨4,476 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 104% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,706,770TL (₨3,761,355) | ₨606,097 | + 521% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45TL (₨100) | ₨81 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,579TL (₨3,479) | ₨1,965 | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 267TL (₨589) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 58% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 139TL (₨307) | ₨545 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 146TL (₨321) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,573TL (₨5,671) | ₨1,500 | + 278% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 134TL (₨296) | ₨248 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 163TL (₨358) | ₨204 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 123TL (₨272) | ₨200 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 81TL (₨179) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 111TL (₨245) | ₨73 | + 238% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 508TL (₨1,120) | ₨148 | + 654% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 101% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,592TL (₨3,509) | ₨1,091 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 553TL (₨1,219) | ₨439 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,250TL (₨4,959) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,274TL (₨7,214) | ₨2,235 | + 223% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 522TL (₨1,151) | ₨324 | + 255% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 163TL (₨358) | ₨197 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 191TL (₨421) | ₨137 | + 209% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 26,210TL (₨57,762) | ₨35,986 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.01TL (₨11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,260TL (₨4,981) | ₨1,700 | + 193% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 73TL (₨162) | ₨262 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | + 110% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,324 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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