Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey vs Würzburg, Germany
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 54% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38TL (€4.00) | €12 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28TL (€2.91) | €7 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15TL (€1.55) | €3.64 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.89TL (€0.61) | €0.83 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 14TL (€1.43) | €2.80 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.71TL (€0.59) | €2.06 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26TL (€2.73) | €5.58 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6TL (€0.64) | €2.43 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.31TL (€0.34) | €1.47 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (€1.38) | €1.08 | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89TL (€9) | €6 | + 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (€0.69) | €1.60 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.61TL (€0.27) | €1.02 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,334TL (€451) | €1,032 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,760TL (€287) | €885 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 544TL (€57) | €153 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,655TL (€381) | €734 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,990TL (€207) | €529 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 401TL (€42) | €61 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72TL (€8) | €25 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,525TL (€263) | €421 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 736TL (€77) | €72 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35TL (€3.69) | €5.22 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29TL (€3.00) | €13 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 54% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 252TL (€26) | €94 | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 203TL (€21) | €33 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461TL (€48) | €95 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 351TL (€37) | €123 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 34% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 219,546TL (€22,863) | €24,726 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (€0.68) | €1.32 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 243TL (€25) | €47 | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38TL (€3.98) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 28% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18TL (€1.90) | €9 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (€2.85) | €8 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 206TL (€22) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (€2.90) | €3.11 | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (€2.16) | €2.08 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (€2.07) | €1.72 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (€0.90) | €1.20 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20TL (€2.04) | €1.34 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46TL (€4.84) | €17 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 30% cheaper than in Würzburg (Germany) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 133TL (€14) | €30 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56TL (€5.83) | €19 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199TL (€21) | €70 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 342TL (€36) | €43 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60TL (€6) | €6 | - 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (€1.77) | €3.16 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (€2.54) | €3.12 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,950TL (€411) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70TL (€0.07) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 229TL (€24) | €34 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (€1.99) | €5.89 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Würzburg you would need to make just about €1,638 (15,728TL) in Istanbul.
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