Cost of living in Madras (India) is 26% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Madras (India) is 27% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Madras | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨338 (79TL) | 133TL | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨284 (66TL) | 83TL | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨152 (35TL) | 43TL | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (13TL) | 23TL | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (17TL) | 33TL | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (9TL) | 24TL | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨321 (75TL) | 85TL | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨188 (44TL) | 24TL | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (8TL) | 10TL | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨158 (37TL) | 29TL | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨609 (142TL) | 241TL | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (20TL) | 24TL | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (8TL) | 14TL | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Madras (India) is 25% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Madras | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,907 (7,195TL) | 8,888TL | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,124 (3,986TL) | 3,011TL | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,247 (1,221TL) | 1,494TL | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨20,273 (4,719TL) | 14,348TL | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,266 (3,321TL) | 3,360TL | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,256 (991TL) | 1,192TL | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨533 (124TL) | 94TL | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,731 (6,455TL) | 6,386TL | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,487 (3,139TL) | 4,873TL | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨572 (133TL) | 60TL | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨551 (128TL) | 55TL | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Madras (India) is 40% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Madras | Bursa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,778 (647TL) | 482TL | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,943 (452TL) | 318TL | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,462 (1,039TL) | 806TL | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,262 (759TL) | 472TL | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Madras (India) is 47% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Madras | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,038,440 (241,731TL) | 894,032TL | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (24TL) | 23TL | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 (233TL) | 293TL | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨261 (61TL) | 50TL | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Madras (India) is 24% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Madras | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨216 (50TL) | 11TL | + 345% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨261 (61TL) | 60TL | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (233TL) | 446TL | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨354 (82TL) | 17TL | + 392% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨173 (40TL) | 43TL | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨345 (80TL) | 31TL | + 161% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨176 (41TL) | 18TL | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (17TL) | 34TL | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨265 (62TL) | 54TL | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Madras (India) is 6% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Madras | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,197 (279TL) | 161TL | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨488 (114TL) | 165TL | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,307 (304TL) | 299TL | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,281 (298TL) | 970TL | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨603 (140TL) | 95TL | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨200 (47TL) | 44TL | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨241 (56TL) | 64TL | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨40,356 (9,394TL) | 2,042TL | + 360% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.40 (0.32TL) | 0.44TL | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,036 (474TL) | 284TL | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨251 (58TL) | 37TL | + 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 467 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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