Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey vs Whangarei, New Zealand
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 63% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38TL (NZ$7) | NZ$19 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28TL (NZ$4.85) | NZ$11 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15TL (NZ$2.59) | NZ$6 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.86TL (NZ$1.02) | NZ$1.92 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 14TL (NZ$2.39) | NZ$6 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.64TL (NZ$0.98) | NZ$4.83 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26TL (NZ$4.55) | NZ$9 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6TL (NZ$1.06) | NZ$3.93 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.37TL (NZ$0.59) | NZ$3.71 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (NZ$2.32) | NZ$4.19 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89TL (NZ$15) | NZ$19 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (NZ$1.16) | NZ$3.00 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.59TL (NZ$0.45) | NZ$2.80 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 64% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,326TL (NZ$754) | NZ$1,742 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,749TL (NZ$479) | NZ$1,441 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 544TL (NZ$95) | NZ$248 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,655TL (NZ$637) | NZ$1,281 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,990TL (NZ$347) | NZ$1,046 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 401TL (NZ$70) | NZ$222 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72TL (NZ$13) | NZ$68 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,525TL (NZ$440) | NZ$676 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 736TL (NZ$128) | NZ$244 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35TL (NZ$6) | NZ$10 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29TL (NZ$5.10) | NZ$20 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 46% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250TL (NZ$44) | NZ$112 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 203TL (NZ$35) | NZ$54 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461TL (NZ$80) | NZ$143 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 351TL (NZ$61) | NZ$154 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 31% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 219,546TL (NZ$38,254) | NZ$35,100 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (NZ$1.13) | NZ$2.11 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 243TL (NZ$42) | NZ$80 | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38TL (NZ$7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 45% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18TL (NZ$3.18) | NZ$13 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (NZ$4.76) | NZ$22 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 206TL (NZ$36) | NZ$40 | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (NZ$4.86) | NZ$10 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (NZ$3.61) | NZ$4.25 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (NZ$3.47) | NZ$7 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (NZ$1.50) | NZ$2.28 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20TL (NZ$3.41) | NZ$3.03 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46TL (NZ$8) | NZ$27 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 61% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 133TL (NZ$23) | NZ$41 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56TL (NZ$10) | NZ$29 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199TL (NZ$35) | NZ$65 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 342TL (NZ$60) | NZ$90 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60TL (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (NZ$2.96) | NZ$4.91 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (NZ$4.25) | NZ$8 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,950TL (NZ$688) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70TL (NZ$0.12) | NZ$1.32 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 212TL (NZ$37) | NZ$67 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (NZ$3.33) | NZ$25 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 54% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$5,300 in Whangarei you would need to make just about NZ$2,427 (13,928TL) in Istanbul.
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