Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 18% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 9% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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Istanbul | Tirana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 365TL (1,080 Lek) | 907 Lek | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 190TL (562 Lek) | 717 Lek | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104TL (307 Lek) | 325 Lek | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38TL (111 Lek) | 179 Lek | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 87TL (257 Lek) | 323 Lek | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41TL (121 Lek) | 152 Lek | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 144TL (426 Lek) | 565 Lek | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35TL (104 Lek) | 123 Lek | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30TL (88 Lek) | 100 Lek | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62TL (183 Lek) | 95 Lek | + 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 350TL (1,035 Lek) | 1,331 Lek | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 50TL (149 Lek) | 182 Lek | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12TL (37 Lek) | 89 Lek | - 58% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 33% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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Istanbul | Tirana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,672TL (143,884 Lek) | 81,065 Lek | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,723TL (73,085 Lek) | 41,453 Lek | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,193TL (9,438 Lek) | 13,261 Lek | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,992TL (85,704 Lek) | 59,268 Lek | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,901TL (61,786 Lek) | 34,459 Lek | + 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,173TL (9,381 Lek) | 10,875 Lek | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 344TL (1,016 Lek) | 1,869 Lek | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,542TL (45,944 Lek) | 38,446 Lek | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,975TL (14,708 Lek) | 12,785 Lek | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 209TL (617 Lek) | 926 Lek | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 185TL (548 Lek) | 507 Lek | + 8% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 16% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,028TL (5,996 Lek) | 4,776 Lek | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 976TL (2,884 Lek) | 4,074 Lek | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,068TL (9,069 Lek) | 9,739 Lek | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,920TL (8,632 Lek) | 13,852 Lek | - 38% | |
Transportation | + 62% | |||
Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 62% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,671,550TL (4,941,410 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 240% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39TL (114 Lek) | 225 Lek | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,443TL (4,266 Lek) | 1,542 Lek | + 177% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 252TL (745 Lek) | 2,051 Lek | - 64% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 23% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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Istanbul | Tirana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 272TL (804 Lek) | 596 Lek | + 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 290TL (859 Lek) | 898 Lek | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,484TL (4,387 Lek) | 2,926 Lek | + 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 286TL (845 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 152TL (449 Lek) | 390 Lek | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 203TL (599 Lek) | 450 Lek | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 95TL (281 Lek) | 222 Lek | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 91TL (269 Lek) | 315 Lek | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 306TL (905 Lek) | 612 Lek | + 48% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 11% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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Istanbul | Tirana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,421TL (4,202 Lek) | 2,719 Lek | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 485TL (1,433 Lek) | 1,753 Lek | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,634TL (4,830 Lek) | 3,803 Lek | + 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,032TL (6,008 Lek) | 4,508 Lek | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 348TL (1,028 Lek) | 801 Lek | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 94TL (278 Lek) | 208 Lek | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 148TL (436 Lek) | 319 Lek | + 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,809TL (64,471 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38TL (4.08 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,751TL (5,175 Lek) | 3,995 Lek | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 57TL (169 Lek) | 347 Lek | - 51% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |
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These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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