Cost of living in İzmir, Turkey vs Tanta, Egypt
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in İzmir (Turkey) is 16% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33TL (E£ 71) | E£ 50 | + 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (E£ 58) | E£ 30 | + 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (E£ 25) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.61TL (E£ 12) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 12TL (E£ 26) | E£ 17 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.53TL (E£ 10) | E£ 8 | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22TL (E£ 46) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.12TL (E£ 11) | E£ 25 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.57TL (E£ 8) | E£ 6.00 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (E£ 27) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80TL (E£ 170) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.25TL (E£ 11) | E£ 9 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.19TL (E£ 4.67) | E£ 5.00 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in İzmir (Turkey) is 7% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,791TL (E£ 5,938) | E£ 4,000 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,078TL (E£ 4,421) | E£ 3,000 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 662TL (E£ 1,409) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,354TL (E£ 5,006) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,470TL (E£ 3,128) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 417TL (E£ 888) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 74TL (E£ 156) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,140TL (E£ 4,553) | E£ 1,300 | + 250% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 682TL (E£ 1,450) | E£ 1,000 | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27TL (E£ 58) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (E£ 47) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in İzmir (Turkey) is about the same as in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 201TL (E£ 428) | E£ 300 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 174TL (E£ 371) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 512TL (E£ 1,090) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374TL (E£ 796) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in İzmir (Turkey) is 31% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 241,814TL (E£ 514,382) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (E£ 15) | E£ 8 | + 94% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 227TL (E£ 484) | E£ 300 | + 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46TL (E£ 98) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in İzmir (Turkey) is 6% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15TL (E£ 32) | E£ 10 | + 223% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31TL (E£ 67) | E£ 50 | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 193TL (E£ 411) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19TL (E£ 41) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17TL (E£ 36) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18TL (E£ 39) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (E£ 20) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (E£ 33) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37TL (E£ 79) | E£ 40 | + 98% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in İzmir (Turkey) is 16% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 138TL (E£ 294) | E£ 100 | + 194% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44TL (E£ 94) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137TL (E£ 291) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225TL (E£ 478) | E£ 300 | + 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39TL (E£ 84) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (E£ 33) | E£ 20 | + 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22TL (E£ 47) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,493TL (E£ 7,431) | E£ 7,000 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.89TL (E£ 1.89) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 174TL (E£ 370) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17TL (E£ 37) | E£ 42 | - 11% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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