Cost of living in Giurgiu is 17% lower than in Istanbul (without rent).
Rent in Giurgiu is 31% cheaper than in Istanbul.
Cost of living including rent in Giurgiu is 24% lower than in Istanbul.
Food in Giurgiu is 9% more expensive than in Istanbul.
Transport in Giurgiu is 80% cheaper than in Istanbul.
| Giurgiu | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Giurgiu | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.2 $ | 8.84 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 56.2 $ | 41 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.71 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.13 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.9 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.22 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.22 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9 $ | 9.45 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.03 $ | 6.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.67 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.77 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.77 $ | 2.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.1 $ | 39.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.62 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.18 $ | 5.27 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 41.1 $ | 70.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.2 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.31 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.52 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.7 $ | 2.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
88.6 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
137 $ | 63.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.72 $ | 12.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 301 $ | 475 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 520 $ | 921 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 342 $ | 769 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 601 $ | 1,529 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,257 $ | 3,275 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,859 $ | 1,719 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 514 $ | 820 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.24 % | 45.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.3 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.76 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Haircut | 7.18 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.8 $ | 94.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 66.7 $ | 51.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 446 $ | 626 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,750 $ | 13,982 $ |