Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 120% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India)
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Food | + 79% | |||
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Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 79% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Istanbul | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 419TL (₨1,027) | ₨295 | + 248% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 265TL (₨650) | ₨314 | + 107% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 113TL (₨278) | ₨132 | + 111% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38TL (₨92) | ₨62 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | 76TL (₨187) | ₨91 | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49TL (₨120) | ₨39 | + 207% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172TL (₨423) | ₨202 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 42TL (₨103) | ₨149 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21TL (₨52) | ₨29 | + 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68TL (₨167) | ₨119 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 435TL (₨1,065) | ₨1,287 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 53TL (₨129) | ₨92 | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21TL (₨52) | ₨34 | + 52% | |
Housing | + 178% | |||
Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 178% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Istanbul | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,292TL (₨88,952) | ₨28,904 | + 208% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,815TL (₨70,625) | ₨21,209 | + 233% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,144TL (₨7,707) | ₨4,793 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,202TL (₨76,476) | ₨17,780 | + 330% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,181TL (₨47,012) | ₨11,343 | + 314% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,474TL (₨6,065) | ₨3,698 | + 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 451TL (₨1,106) | ₨588 | + 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,864TL (₨21,725) | ₨25,092 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,482TL (₨8,535) | ₨8,789 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 176TL (₨432) | ₨452 | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 233TL (₨572) | ₨293 | + 95% | |
Clothes | + 51% | |||
Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 51% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,823TL (₨4,469) | ₨2,241 | + 99% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,213TL (₨2,973) | ₨2,664 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,994TL (₨9,790) | ₨4,341 | + 126% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,903TL (₨7,116) | ₨2,731 | + 161% | |
Transportation | + 164% | |||
Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 164% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,647,050TL (₨4,036,914) | ₨974,519 | + 314% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44TL (₨107) | ₨90 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,312TL (₨3,216) | ₨1,151 | + 179% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 320TL (₨785) | ₨229 | + 243% | |
Personal Care | + 134% | |||
Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 134% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Istanbul | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93TL (₨229) | ₨138 | + 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 383TL (₨938) | ₨177 | + 431% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,405TL (₨5,895) | ₨941 | + 527% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80TL (₨195) | ₨268 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 147TL (₨361) | ₨199 | + 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 111TL (₨272) | ₨316 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 66TL (₨161) | ₨121 | + 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 97TL (₨238) | ₨96 | + 149% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 502TL (₨1,231) | ₨233 | + 428% | |
Entertainment | + 70% | |||
Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 70% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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Istanbul | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,078TL (₨2,642) | ₨1,275 | + 107% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 533TL (₨1,308) | ₨501 | + 161% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,058TL (₨2,594) | ₨1,434 | + 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,018TL (₨4,945) | ₨2,035 | + 143% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 429TL (₨1,053) | ₨1,031 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 126TL (₨308) | ₨284 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 149TL (₨365) | ₨217 | + 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,328TL (₨66,982) | ₨42,234 | + 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.39TL (₨3.40) | ₨2.58 | + 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,579TL (₨3,869) | ₨1,999 | + 94% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 103TL (₨254) | ₨311 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | + 120% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,530 prices entered by 198 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 05, 2024.
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