Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey vs Wa, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 10% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38TL (GH₵27) | GH₵9 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28TL (GH₵20) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15TL (GH₵10) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.89TL (GH₵4.17) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14TL (GH₵10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.64TL (GH₵4.00) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26TL (GH₵18) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6TL (GH₵4.30) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.43TL (GH₵2.43) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (GH₵9) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89TL (GH₵63) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (GH₵4.71) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.60TL (GH₵1.84) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,335TL (GH₵3,068) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,749TL (GH₵1,946) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 544TL (GH₵385) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,655TL (GH₵2,587) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,990TL (GH₵1,409) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 401TL (GH₵284) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72TL (GH₵51) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,525TL (GH₵1,787) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 736TL (GH₵521) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35TL (GH₵25) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29TL (GH₵21) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250TL (GH₵177) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 203TL (GH₵144) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461TL (GH₵326) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 351TL (GH₵249) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 219,546TL (GH₵155,403) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (GH₵4.59) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 243TL (GH₵172) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38TL (GH₵27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18TL (GH₵13) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (GH₵19) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 206TL (GH₵146) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (GH₵20) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (GH₵15) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (GH₵14) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (GH₵6) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20TL (GH₵14) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46TL (GH₵33) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 133TL (GH₵94) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56TL (GH₵40) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199TL (GH₵141) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 342TL (GH₵242) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60TL (GH₵43) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (GH₵12) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (GH₵17) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,950TL (GH₵2,796) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70TL (GH₵0.50) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 212TL (GH₵150) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (GH₵14) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,237 prices entered by 333 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least GH₵10,690 (15,103TL) in Istanbul to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵9,700 in Wa.
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