Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 115% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey)
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| Food | + 104% | |||
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is 104% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Milan | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (330TL) | 133TL | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (202TL) | 83TL | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (120TL) | 43TL | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (29TL) | 23TL | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.95 (81TL) | 33TL | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.19 (65TL) | 24TL | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (151TL) | 85TL | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (41TL) | 24TL | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (34TL) | 10TL | + 246% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.69 (35TL) | 29TL | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (164TL) | 241TL | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (37TL) | 24TL | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (28TL) | 14TL | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 188% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Milan | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,789 (36,655TL) | 8,888TL | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,471 (30,139TL) | 3,011TL | + 901% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (3,854TL) | 1,494TL | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,040 (21,313TL) | 14,348TL | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €916 (18,763TL) | 3,360TL | + 458% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (2,337TL) | 1,192TL | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (505TL) | 94TL | + 436% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 (7,332TL) | 6,386TL | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (2,439TL) | 4,873TL | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.11 (105TL) | 60TL | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (235TL) | 55TL | + 330% | |
| Clothes | + 161% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 161% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Milan | Bursa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (1,616TL) | 482TL | + 235% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (653TL) | 318TL | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (1,851TL) | 806TL | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (2,430TL) | 472TL | + 415% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 36% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Milan | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,943 (572,366TL) | 894,032TL | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (38TL) | 23TL | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (739TL) | 293TL | + 152% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (460TL) | 50TL | + 819% | |
| Personal Care | + 197% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 197% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Milan | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (193TL) | 11TL | + 1616% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (182TL) | 60TL | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (1,737TL) | 446TL | + 290% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.53 (113TL) | 17TL | + 577% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (66TL) | 43TL | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (61TL) | 31TL | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (54TL) | 18TL | + 199% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (45TL) | 34TL | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (407TL) | 54TL | + 647% | |
| Entertainment | + 212% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 212% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Milan | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (1,017TL) | 161TL | + 532% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (410TL) | 165TL | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (1,940TL) | 299TL | + 550% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (1,839TL) | 970TL | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (226TL) | 95TL | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.01 (41TL) | 44TL | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (105TL) | 64TL | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (10,070TL) | 2,042TL | + 393% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (3.51TL) | 0.44TL | + 700% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (1,435TL) | 284TL | + 405% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (120TL) | 37TL | + 225% | |
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TOTAL | + 115% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 315 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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