Cost of living in Burgas is 35% lower than in Istanbul (without rent).
Rent in Burgas is 62% cheaper than in Istanbul.
Cost of living including rent in Burgas is 49% lower than in Istanbul.
Food in Burgas is 21% cheaper than in Istanbul.
Transport in Burgas is 70% cheaper than in Istanbul.
| Burgas | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Burgas | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.22 $ | 10.74 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.2 $ | 40.14 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.79 $ | 7.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.6 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.83 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.16 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.34 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.98 $ | 10.34 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.23 $ | 5.88 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.2 $ | 19.22 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.49 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.29 $ | 13.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.69 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.25 $ | 2.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.86 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.1 $ | 39.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.31 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.99 $ | 5.27 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.1 $ | 70.37 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.9 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.98 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.9 $ | 2.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.2 $ | 62.34 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
85.8 $ | 94.73 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.03 $ | 13.47 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 144 $ | 546.13 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 221 $ | 909.42 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 216 $ | 987.74 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 293 $ | 1,676.37 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,146 $ | 4,443.25 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,363 $ | 2,262.38 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 909 $ | 830.86 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.23 % | 23.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.1 $ | 57.67 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Haircut | 4.76 $ | 14.82 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.7 $ | 117.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.1 $ | 51.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 226 $ | 626 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,967 $ | 13,982 $ |