Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 27% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 35% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 168TL (C$12) | C$18 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 106TL (C$8) | C$13 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45TL (C$3.23) | C$5.53 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22TL (C$1.60) | C$1.88 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 46TL (C$3.30) | C$4.16 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24TL (C$1.72) | C$4.64 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 78TL (C$5.57) | C$9 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17TL (C$1.23) | C$3.55 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10TL (C$0.71) | C$1.94 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 43TL (C$3.11) | C$3.24 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 301TL (C$22) | C$17 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23TL (C$1.62) | C$2.41 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8TL (C$0.55) | C$1.52 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 26% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,322TL (C$1,957) | C$1,601 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,648TL (C$1,049) | C$1,235 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,640TL (C$117) | C$290 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,547TL (C$1,114) | C$1,137 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,383TL (C$529) | C$888 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 935TL (C$67) | C$107 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 144TL (C$10) | C$58 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,179TL (C$371) | C$441 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,614TL (C$187) | C$129 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 88TL (C$6) | C$13 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 86TL (C$6) | C$23 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 17% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,065TL (C$76) | C$62 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400TL (C$29) | C$42 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,485TL (C$106) | C$133 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,490TL (C$107) | C$126 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 28% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 630,562TL (C$45,168) | C$27,706 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL (C$1.43) | C$1.73 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 662TL (C$47) | C$96 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 131TL (C$9) | C$22 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 43% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35TL (C$2.49) | C$9 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40TL (C$2.84) | C$33 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 723TL (C$52) | C$109 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 62TL (C$4.47) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 76TL (C$5.44) | C$4.42 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56TL (C$4.02) | C$4.56 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45TL (C$3.25) | C$2.67 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 46TL (C$3.30) | C$2.36 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 217TL (C$16) | C$28 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 16% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Winnipeg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 612TL (C$44) | C$53 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 217TL (C$16) | C$25 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,496TL (C$107) | C$155 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,607TL (C$115) | C$96 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 321TL (C$23) | C$9 | + 167% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 68TL (C$4.88) | C$4.45 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74TL (C$5.31) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,351TL (C$1,100) | C$598 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38TL (C$0.10) | C$0.43 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 662TL (C$47) | C$54 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36TL (C$2.58) | C$15 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,142 prices entered by 326 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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