Cost of living in İzmir (Turkey) is 45% cheaper than in Tallinn (Estonia)
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| Food in İzmir (Turkey) is 51% cheaper than in Tallinn (Estonia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| İzmir (Turkey) | Tallinn (Estonia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 33TL (€3.41) | €9 | 61% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 28TL (€2.85) | €5.87 | 51% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 13TL (€1.37) | €2.96 | 54% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 6TL (€0.64) | €1.07 | 40% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 13TL (€1.35) | €2.12 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 5.31TL (€0.55) | €2.11 | 74% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 23TL (€2.36) | €3.98 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 5.25TL (€0.54) | €1.54 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 3.32TL (€0.34) | €0.96 | 64% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 13TL (€1.31) | €1.46 | 10% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 72TL (€7) | €8 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.60TL (€0.58) | €1.89 | 70% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2.57TL (€0.26) | €0.67 | 61% |
| Housing in İzmir (Turkey) is 65% cheaper than in Tallinn (Estonia) | ||
| İzmir (Turkey) | Tallinn (Estonia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,973TL (€306) | €1,149 | 73% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,027TL (€209) | €670 | 69% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 662TL (€68) | €190 | 64% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,215TL (€228) | €560 | 59% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,497TL (€154) | €435 | 65% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 417TL (€43) | €104 | 59% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 77TL (€8) | €16 | 52% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,132TL (€219) | €353 | 38% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 686TL (€71) | €126 | 44% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 29TL (€2.96) | €8 | 63% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 23TL (€2.39) | €10 | 76% |
| Clothes in İzmir (Turkey) is 54% cheaper than in Tallinn (Estonia) | ||
| İzmir (Turkey) | Tallinn (Estonia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 211TL (€22) | €82 | 74% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 196TL (€20) | €36 | 44% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 493TL (€51) | €82 | 38% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 380TL (€39) | €97 | 60% |
| Transportation in İzmir (Turkey) is about the same as in Tallinn (Estonia) | ||
| İzmir (Turkey) | Tallinn (Estonia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 263,531TL (€27,113) | €18,356 | 48% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7TL (€0.71) | €1.26 | 43% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 242TL (€25) | €28 | 12% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 46TL (€4.76) | €8 | 39% |
| Personal Care in İzmir (Turkey) is 55% cheaper than in Tallinn (Estonia) | ||
| İzmir (Turkey) | Tallinn (Estonia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 19TL (€2.00) | €8 | 74% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 31TL (€3.20) | €8 | 59% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 198TL (€20) | €43 | 53% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 19TL (€1.95) | €5.03 | 61% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 20TL (€2.01) | €4.15 | 52% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 19TL (€1.93) | €3.60 | 46% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 10TL (€1.04) | €1.95 | 47% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 17TL (€1.74) | €2.24 | 22% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 36TL (€3.72) | €17 | 78% |
| Entertainment in İzmir (Turkey) is 49% cheaper than in Tallinn (Estonia) | ||
| İzmir (Turkey) | Tallinn (Estonia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 146TL (€15) | €34 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 46TL (€4.73) | €16 | 71% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 139TL (€14) | €64 | 78% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 262TL (€27) | €73 | 63% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 43TL (€4.45) | €8 | 46% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 16TL (€1.67) | €3.25 | 49% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 23TL (€2.32) | €4.13 | 44% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,750TL (€386) | €488 | 21% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.82TL (€0.08) | €0.05 | 68% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 174TL (€18) | €50 | 64% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 18TL (€1.84) | €4.35 | 58% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Tallinn you would need to make just about €1,807 (17,561TL) in İzmir.