Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 28% cheaper than in Las Tunas (Cuba)
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 65% cheaper than in Las Tunas (Cuba) | ||||
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Istanbul | Las Tunas | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 365TL (11 CUC) | 34 CUC | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 190TL (5.92 CUC) | 16 CUC | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104TL (3.23 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38TL (1.17 CUC) | 2.23 CUC | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | 87TL (2.70 CUC) | 3.86 CUC | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41TL (1.28 CUC) | 3.29 CUC | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 144TL (4.48 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35TL (1.10 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30TL (0.93 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62TL (1.92 CUC) | 3.55 CUC | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350TL (11 CUC) | 15 CUC | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 50TL (1.57 CUC) | 5.96 CUC | - 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12TL (0.39 CUC) | 3.62 CUC | - 89% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 25% more expensive than in Las Tunas (Cuba) | ||||
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Istanbul | Las Tunas | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,672TL (1,514 CUC) | 500 CUC | + 203% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,723TL (769 CUC) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,193TL (99 CUC) | 50 CUC | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,992TL (902 CUC) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,901TL (650 CUC) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,173TL (99 CUC) | 50 CUC | + 97% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 344TL (11 CUC) | 19 CUC | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,542TL (483 CUC) | 507 CUC | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,975TL (155 CUC) | 189 CUC | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 209TL (6 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 185TL (5.77 CUC) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 24% cheaper than in Las Tunas (Cuba) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,028TL (63 CUC) | 51 CUC | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 976TL (30 CUC) | 54 CUC | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,068TL (95 CUC) | 112 CUC | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,920TL (91 CUC) | 110 CUC | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 25% more expensive than in Las Tunas (Cuba) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,671,550TL (51,995 CUC) | 5,000 CUC | + 940% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39TL (1.20 CUC) | 2.03 CUC | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,443TL (45 CUC) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 252TL (8 CUC) | 30 CUC | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 44% cheaper than in Las Tunas (Cuba) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 272TL (8 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 290TL (9 CUC) | 50 CUC | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,484TL (46 CUC) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 286TL (9 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 152TL (4.72 CUC) | 2.53 CUC | + 87% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 203TL (6 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 95TL (2.96 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 91TL (2.83 CUC) | 1.68 CUC | + 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 306TL (10 CUC) | 5.00 CUC | + 90% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 42% cheaper than in Las Tunas (Cuba) | ||||
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Istanbul | Las Tunas | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,421TL (44 CUC) | 124 CUC | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 485TL (15 CUC) | 4.00 CUC | + 277% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,634TL (51 CUC) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,032TL (63 CUC) | 146 CUC | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 348TL (11 CUC) | 5.00 CUC | + 116% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 94TL (2.92 CUC) | 1.53 CUC | + 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 148TL (4.59 CUC) | 2.05 CUC | + 124% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,809TL (678 CUC) | 200 CUC | + 239% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38TL (0.04 CUC) | 0.43 CUC | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,751TL (54 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 443% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 57TL (1.78 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,955 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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