Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 36% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 44% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 219TL ($8) | $16 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 158TL ($5.83) | $9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 79TL ($2.92) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26TL ($0.96) | $1.20 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57TL ($2.12) | $5.05 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27TL ($0.99) | $6 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 118TL ($4.33) | $8 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31TL ($1.14) | $3.25 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL ($0.97) | $1.48 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL ($1.89) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 344TL ($13) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66TL ($2.45) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14TL ($0.52) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 50% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,894TL ($1,027) | $1,794 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,445TL ($568) | $1,350 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,763TL ($102) | $212 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,916TL ($880) | $1,518 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,312TL ($453) | $964 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,023TL ($38) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 398TL ($15) | $57 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,887TL ($290) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,781TL ($102) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 131TL ($4.81) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 138TL ($5.09) | $29 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 62% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,131TL ($42) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 852TL ($31) | $158 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,018TL ($74) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,127TL ($78) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 9% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 941,582TL ($34,652) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34TL ($1.27) | $1.13 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 675TL ($25) | $33 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 158TL ($5.82) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48TL ($1.75) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 220TL ($8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,766TL ($65) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 83TL ($3.06) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 97TL ($3.57) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 64TL ($2.35) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60TL ($2.21) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 78TL ($2.89) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 443TL ($16) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 9% cheaper than in Arcata, California (United States) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Arcata, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 761TL ($28) | $52 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 358TL ($13) | $21 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,488TL ($55) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,108TL ($78) | $87 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 291TL ($11) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 85TL ($3.14) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 112TL ($4.12) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,352TL ($565) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00TL ($0.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,014TL ($74) | $54 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 105TL ($3.86) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,457 prices entered by 276 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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