Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Dresden (Germany)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 9% cheaper than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 378TL (€10) | €12 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 266TL (€7) | €8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 125TL (€3.40) | €3.96 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 39TL (€1.07) | €0.98 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 82TL (€2.22) | €3.23 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 57TL (€1.57) | €2.70 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 153TL (€4.18) | €5.82 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50TL (€1.37) | €2.64 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32TL (€0.89) | €1.55 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 73TL (€1.98) | €0.72 | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 501TL (€14) | €5.03 | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 53TL (€1.46) | €1.57 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22TL (€0.59) | €0.98 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 7% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,814TL (€1,440) | €1,154 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 31,282TL (€853) | €782 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,213TL (€88) | €173 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 35,990TL (€982) | €644 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,309TL (€636) | €420 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,373TL (€65) | €98 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 508TL (€14) | €25 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,553TL (€288) | €525 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,461TL (€94) | €105 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 198TL (€5.41) | €5.38 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 233TL (€6) | €12 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 22% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Dresden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,287TL (€62) | €71 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,552TL (€42) | €30 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,121TL (€112) | €82 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,448TL (€121) | €92 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 21% cheaper than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,647,050TL (€44,922) | €22,531 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43TL (€1.16) | €1.53 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,184TL (€32) | €60 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 228TL (€6) | €15 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 32% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 136TL (€3.71) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 274TL (€7) | €13 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,805TL (€77) | €46 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 134TL (€3.67) | €3.50 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173TL (€4.72) | €2.20 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 211TL (€5.76) | €2.16 | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 89TL (€2.42) | €1.23 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 97TL (€2.65) | €1.43 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 502TL (€14) | €17 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 27% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,507TL (€41) | €27 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 616TL (€17) | €19 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,180TL (€59) | €69 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,652TL (€72) | €51 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 433TL (€12) | €6 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 158TL (€4.31) | €2.67 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 155TL (€4.23) | €2.93 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,328TL (€745) | €535 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67TL (€0.05) | €0.09 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,470TL (€67) | €34 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 77TL (€2.11) | €5.94 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,519 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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