Cost of living in İzmir, Turkey vs Taranto, Italy
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in İzmir (Turkey) is 57% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33TL (€3.78) | €12 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (€3.09) | €8 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (€1.40) | €3.44 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.92TL (€0.67) | €1.24 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 12TL (€1.41) | €3.14 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.77TL (€0.54) | €1.90 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (€2.57) | €6 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.04TL (€0.57) | €1.80 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.36TL (€0.38) | €1.67 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (€1.44) | €1.03 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72TL (€8) | €4.89 | + 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.25TL (€0.60) | €1.82 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.32TL (€0.26) | €0.84 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in İzmir (Turkey) is 51% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,791TL (€318) | €604 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,078TL (€237) | €470 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 662TL (€75) | €96 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,354TL (€268) | €510 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,470TL (€167) | €400 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 417TL (€48) | €87 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 74TL (€8) | €24 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,140TL (€244) | €412 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 682TL (€78) | €177 | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27TL (€3.08) | €5.25 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (€2.50) | €8 | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in İzmir (Turkey) is 53% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 201TL (€23) | €88 | - 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 174TL (€20) | €36 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 512TL (€58) | €79 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374TL (€43) | €90 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in İzmir (Turkey) is 13% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 241,814TL (€27,539) | €22,563 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (€0.78) | €1.57 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 227TL (€26) | €32 | - 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46TL (€5.27) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in İzmir (Turkey) is 47% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15TL (€1.73) | €9 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31TL (€3.57) | €7 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 193TL (€22) | €53 | - 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19TL (€2.19) | €3.17 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19TL (€2.16) | €2.63 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18TL (€2.06) | €2.70 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (€1.14) | €2.00 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (€1.76) | €1.74 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37TL (€4.23) | €12 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in İzmir (Turkey) is 47% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 138TL (€16) | €23 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44TL (€5.03) | €15 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137TL (€16) | €47 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225TL (€26) | €52 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39TL (€4.48) | €5.86 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (€1.79) | €1.26 | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22TL (€2.52) | €4.00 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,493TL (€398) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.89TL (€0.10) | €0.35 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 174TL (€20) | €48 | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17TL (€1.99) | €5.13 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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