Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 14% more expensive than in Batumi (Georgia)
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 9% cheaper than in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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Istanbul | Batumi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 365TL (31 Lari) | 30 Lari | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 190TL (16 Lari) | 27 Lari | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104TL (9 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38TL (3.15 Lari) | 5.40 Lari | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 87TL (7 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41TL (3.44 Lari) | 4.40 Lari | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 144TL (12 Lari) | 20 Lari | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35TL (2.95 Lari) | 4.09 Lari | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30TL (2.51 Lari) | 2.62 Lari | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62TL (5.18 Lari) | 3.90 Lari | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350TL (29 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 50TL (4.23 Lari) | 4.52 Lari | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12TL (1.04 Lari) | 1.50 Lari | - 30% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 22% more expensive than in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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Istanbul | Batumi | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,672TL (4,081 Lari) | 3,190 Lari | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,723TL (2,073 Lari) | 1,861 Lari | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,193TL (268 Lari) | 170 Lari | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,992TL (2,431 Lari) | 2,318 Lari | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,901TL (1,753 Lari) | 1,373 Lari | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,173TL (266 Lari) | 113 Lari | + 136% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 344TL (29 Lari) | 22 Lari | + 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,542TL (1,303 Lari) | 1,260 Lari | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,975TL (417 Lari) | 287 Lari | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 209TL (17 Lari) | 20 Lari | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 185TL (16 Lari) | 14 Lari | + 11% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 13% more expensive than in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,028TL (170 Lari) | 45 Lari | + 279% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 976TL (82 Lari) | 101 Lari | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,068TL (257 Lari) | 249 Lari | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,920TL (245 Lari) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 39% more expensive than in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,671,550TL (140,158 Lari) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39TL (3.24 Lari) | 4.06 Lari | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,443TL (121 Lari) | 54 Lari | + 125% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 252TL (21 Lari) | 13 Lari | + 63% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 24% cheaper than in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 272TL (23 Lari) | 27 Lari | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 290TL (24 Lari) | 79 Lari | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,484TL (124 Lari) | 108 Lari | + 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 286TL (24 Lari) | 22 Lari | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 152TL (13 Lari) | 18 Lari | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 203TL (17 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 95TL (8 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 91TL (8 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 306TL (26 Lari) | 26 Lari | - 1% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 20% more expensive than in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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Istanbul | Batumi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,421TL (119 Lari) | 46 Lari | + 162% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 485TL (41 Lari) | 18 Lari | + 132% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,634TL (137 Lari) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,032TL (170 Lari) | 104 Lari | + 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 348TL (29 Lari) | 15 Lari | + 90% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 94TL (8 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 148TL (12 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,809TL (1,829 Lari) | 1,707 Lari | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38TL (0.12 Lari) | 0.49 Lari | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,751TL (147 Lari) | 120 Lari | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 57TL (4.79 Lari) | 4.50 Lari | + 6% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,068 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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