Cost of living in İzmir (Turkey) is 67% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India)
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| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in İzmir (Turkey) is 53% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| İzmir | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 157TL (₨622) | ₨210 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91TL (₨363) | ₨323 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57TL (₨227) | ₨132 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28TL (₨109) | ₨56 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 61TL (₨243) | ₨87 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28TL (₨111) | ₨38 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 74TL (₨295) | ₨198 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20TL (₨81) | ₨127 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18TL (₨72) | ₨24 | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35TL (₨137) | ₨131 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 197TL (₨784) | ₨942 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 34TL (₨135) | ₨88 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.18TL (₨21) | ₨34 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in İzmir (Turkey) is 143% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| İzmir | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,874TL (₨78,922) | ₨29,600 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,537TL (₨49,785) | ₨20,939 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,861TL (₨7,390) | ₨4,602 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,321TL (₨68,783) | ₨19,622 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,064TL (₨35,995) | ₨10,558 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,335TL (₨9,272) | ₨4,385 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 151TL (₨601) | ₨624 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,054TL (₨59,780) | ₨26,019 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,631TL (₨22,361) | ₨10,339 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129TL (₨512) | ₨388 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100TL (₨397) | ₨293 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in İzmir (Turkey) is 59% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| İzmir | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,190TL (₨4,726) | ₨2,407 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 904TL (₨3,589) | ₨2,697 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,289TL (₨9,090) | ₨4,151 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,862TL (₨7,396) | ₨3,191 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in İzmir (Turkey) is 89% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| İzmir | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 837,640TL (₨3,326,326) | ₨903,806 | + 268% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28TL (₨111) | ₨93 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 381TL (₨1,513) | ₨1,126 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 107TL (₨425) | ₨221 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in İzmir (Turkey) is about the same as in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| İzmir | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56TL (₨224) | ₨105 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67TL (₨265) | ₨191 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 561TL (₨2,227) | ₨932 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 113TL (₨449) | ₨268 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32TL (₨127) | ₨199 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44TL (₨174) | ₨316 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13TL (₨52) | ₨121 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39TL (₨156) | ₨96 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 159TL (₨632) | ₨278 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in İzmir (Turkey) is about the same as in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| İzmir | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 422TL (₨1,674) | ₨1,365 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 205TL (₨814) | ₨443 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 575TL (₨2,285) | ₨1,434 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 793TL (₨3,149) | ₨1,858 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 129TL (₨512) | ₨1,031 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45TL (₨180) | ₨284 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80TL (₨317) | ₨217 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,347TL (₨21,235) | ₨42,234 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83TL (₨3.31) | ₨2.58 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 685TL (₨2,721) | ₨1,999 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34TL (₨136) | ₨311 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | + 67% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 428 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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