Cost of living in Istanbul is 2% lower than in Sofia (without rent).
Rent in Istanbul is 19% more expensive than in Sofia.
Cost of living including rent in Istanbul is 8% higher than in Sofia.
Food in Istanbul is 15% cheaper than in Sofia.
Transport in Istanbul is 40% more expensive than in Sofia.
| Istanbul | Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Istanbul | Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.84 $ | 9.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 41 $ | 39.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.35 $ | 8.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.29 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.27 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.42 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.94 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.45 $ | 11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.14 $ | 8.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.8 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.57 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.49 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 7.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.01 $ | 3.68 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.58 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.7 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.27 $ | 7.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 70.6 $ | 34.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.18 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.25 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.93 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.73 $ | 2.85 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.5 $ | 98 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.2 $ | 151 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.9 $ | 13.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 475 $ | 359 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 921 $ | 651 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 769 $ | 475 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,529 $ | 943 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,275 $ | 3,253 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,719 $ | 2,109 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 820 $ | 1,389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 45.66 % | 3.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.2 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.86 $ | 8.22 $ |
| Haircut | 12.8 $ | 9.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 94.3 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.8 $ | 66.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 626 $ | 556 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,982 $ | 7,369 $ |