Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 17% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 20% cheaper than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 423TL (€11) | €22 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 317TL (€8) | €8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 123TL (€3.25) | €4.00 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40TL (€1.07) | €0.87 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 111TL (€2.93) | €2.15 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50TL (€1.32) | €2.30 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 234TL (€6) | €6 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49TL (€1.30) | €7 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27TL (€0.72) | €1.08 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 75TL (€1.98) | €1.08 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 743TL (€20) | €5.43 | + 261% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 59TL (€1.55) | €1.72 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17TL (€0.46) | €0.92 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 28% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 56,626TL (€1,495) | €800 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 36,518TL (€964) | €633 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,813TL (€101) | €94 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,532TL (€1,070) | €591 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 26,005TL (€687) | €563 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,351TL (€89) | €90 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 438TL (€12) | €29 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,907TL (€341) | €321 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,461TL (€91) | €107 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 238TL (€6) | €6.00 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 219TL (€5.79) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 57% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Segovia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,947TL (€51) | €51 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,403TL (€37) | €16 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,160TL (€110) | €61 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,589TL (€121) | €70 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 43% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,477,630TL (€39,024) | €24,423 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44TL (€1.17) | €1.47 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,685TL (€44) | €27 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 639TL (€17) | €10 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 30% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 151TL (€3.99) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 261TL (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,459TL (€65) | €42 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 134TL (€3.55) | €3.50 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 182TL (€4.81) | €2.20 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 153TL (€4.03) | €4.00 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 106TL (€2.80) | €1.74 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 97TL (€2.55) | €1.50 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 461TL (€12) | €12 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 12% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,234TL (€33) | €38 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 662TL (€17) | €12 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,446TL (€38) | €30 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,991TL (€79) | €30 | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 660TL (€17) | €8 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 174TL (€4.60) | €2.00 | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 222TL (€5.85) | €3.89 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,574TL (€675) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.44TL (€0.04) | €0.24 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,109TL (€82) | €34 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 76TL (€2.01) | €5.20 | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,335 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2025.
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