Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 37% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 15% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Istanbul | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 432TL (484 UM) | 525 UM | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 317TL (354 UM) | 175 UM | + 102% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 123TL (137 UM) | 114 UM | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40TL (45 UM) | 54 UM | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 111TL (124 UM) | 61 UM | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50TL (56 UM) | 27 UM | + 106% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 166TL (186 UM) | 82 UM | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49TL (55 UM) | 70 UM | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27TL (30 UM) | 29 UM | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 75TL (84 UM) | 122 UM | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 585TL (654 UM) | 400 UM | + 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 61TL (68 UM) | 69 UM | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17TL (19 UM) | 22 UM | - 12% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 37% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 56,626TL (63,334 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 31,676TL (35,428 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,929TL (5,513 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,813TL (42,293 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 24,841TL (27,784 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 178% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,351TL (3,748 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 438TL (490 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,907TL (14,437 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,461TL (3,871 UM) | 5,803 UM | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200TL (224 UM) | 161 UM | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 219TL (245 UM) | 189 UM | + 30% | |
Clothes | + 152% | |||
Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 152% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,160TL (2,416 UM) | 892 UM | + 171% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,403TL (1,569 UM) | 749 UM | + 109% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,714TL (5,272 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 358% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,589TL (5,133 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 102% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 34% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,477,630TL (1,652,682 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44TL (50 UM) | 43 UM | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,685TL (1,884 UM) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 659TL (737 UM) | 216 UM | + 242% | |
Personal Care | + 91% | |||
Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 91% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 151TL (169 UM) | 159 UM | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 261TL (291 UM) | 120 UM | + 143% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,459TL (2,750 UM) | 800 UM | + 244% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 134TL (150 UM) | 340 UM | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 182TL (204 UM) | 101 UM | + 101% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 153TL (171 UM) | 118 UM | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 106TL (119 UM) | 62 UM | + 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 84TL (94 UM) | 70 UM | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 461TL (516 UM) | 295 UM | + 75% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 41% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Istanbul | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,234TL (1,381 UM) | 554 UM | + 149% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 662TL (741 UM) | 306 UM | + 142% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,446TL (1,618 UM) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,991TL (3,346 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 656TL (734 UM) | 139 UM | + 429% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 190TL (212 UM) | 86 UM | + 146% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 222TL (248 UM) | 200 UM | + 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,574TL (28,604 UM) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.44TL (2 UM) | 8 UM | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,109TL (3,477 UM) | 874 UM | + 298% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 77TL (86 UM) | 56 UM | + 53% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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