Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 23% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 19% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 118TL (руб 448) | руб 564 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 99TL (руб 376) | руб 391 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 46TL (руб 173) | руб 227 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23TL (руб 88) | руб 93 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44TL (руб 167) | руб 140 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22TL (руб 82) | руб 233 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 77TL (руб 292) | руб 559 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18TL (руб 67) | руб 121 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (руб 46) | руб 59 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 39TL (руб 148) | руб 88 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 171TL (руб 650) | руб 857 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28TL (руб 107) | руб 148 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10TL (руб 37) | руб 50 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 35% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,107TL (руб 80,150) | руб 123,122 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,844TL (руб 48,774) | руб 74,250 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,658TL (руб 6,297) | руб 14,004 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,193TL (руб 46,301) | руб 75,749 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,477TL (руб 28,392) | руб 48,872 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,220TL (руб 12,227) | руб 11,893 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 183TL (руб 696) | руб 530 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,091TL (руб 23,130) | руб 30,501 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,680TL (руб 10,177) | руб 12,779 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141TL (руб 534) | руб 655 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 152TL (руб 576) | руб 1,549 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 47% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 967TL (руб 3,670) | руб 8,391 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 652TL (руб 2,477) | руб 4,257 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,739TL (руб 6,603) | руб 8,956 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,322TL (руб 5,022) | руб 13,208 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 10% more expensive than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 833,326TL (руб 3,164,464) | руб 2,632,780 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22TL (руб 84) | руб 54 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 680TL (руб 2,583) | руб 2,557 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 84TL (руб 320) | руб 739 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 27% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36TL (руб 135) | руб 458 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41TL (руб 156) | руб 1,009 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 778TL (руб 2,956) | руб 2,241 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 95TL (руб 362) | руб 431 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67TL (руб 253) | руб 288 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 63TL (руб 238) | руб 347 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55TL (руб 210) | руб 124 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40TL (руб 153) | руб 158 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 134TL (руб 508) | руб 1,291 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 42% cheaper than in Moscow (Russia) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Moscow | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 406TL (руб 1,543) | руб 1,976 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 162TL (руб 616) | руб 955 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 518TL (руб 1,966) | руб 8,729 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 547TL (руб 2,078) | руб 4,793 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 145TL (руб 551) | руб 626 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41TL (руб 155) | руб 262 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59TL (руб 225) | руб 374 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,003TL (руб 45,580) | руб 74,673 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43TL (руб 5.44) | руб 4.91 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 571TL (руб 2,168) | руб 4,994 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34TL (руб 130) | руб 190 | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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