Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 28% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 11% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 118TL (2,221 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 99TL (1,864 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 46TL (858 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23TL (434 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44TL (829 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22TL (408 Ft) | 936 Ft | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 77TL (1,448 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18TL (332 Ft) | 465 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (229 Ft) | 305 Ft | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 39TL (732 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 171TL (3,219 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28TL (532 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10TL (183 Ft) | 185 Ft | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 61% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,107TL (397,162 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,844TL (241,688 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,658TL (31,205 Ft) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,193TL (229,434 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,477TL (140,692 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,252TL (61,197 Ft) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 183TL (3,447 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,091TL (114,615 Ft) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,680TL (50,428 Ft) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141TL (2,646 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 152TL (2,856 Ft) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 17% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Szeged | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 967TL (18,187 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 652TL (12,275 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,739TL (32,721 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,322TL (24,884 Ft) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 17% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 833,326TL (15,680,737 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22TL (416 Ft) | 464 Ft | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 680TL (12,800 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | + 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 84TL (1,587 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 35% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36TL (669 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41TL (772 Ft) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 778TL (14,648 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 95TL (1,792 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67TL (1,252 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 63TL (1,178 Ft) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55TL (1,042 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40TL (760 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 134TL (2,519 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 23% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 406TL (7,648 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 162TL (3,053 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 518TL (9,740 Ft) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 547TL (10,296 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 145TL (2,729 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41TL (769 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59TL (1,113 Ft) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,003TL (225,859 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43TL (27 Ft) | 36 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 571TL (10,743 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34TL (644 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | - 42% | |
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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 1,997 prices entered by 299 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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