Cost of living in Manisa is 28% lower than in Istanbul (without rent).
Rent in Manisa is 61% cheaper than in Istanbul.
Cost of living including rent in Manisa is 46% lower than in Istanbul.
Food in Manisa is 14% cheaper than in Istanbul.
Transport in Manisa is 67% cheaper than in Istanbul.
| Manisa | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Manisa | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.78 $ | 8.84 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29.4 $ | 41 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.27 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.37 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.09 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.03 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.28 $ | 9.45 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.98 $ | 6.14 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.3 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.86 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.68 $ | 2.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.53 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.1 $ | 39.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.18 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.19 $ | 5.27 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 48.1 $ | 70.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.98 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.46 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.57 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.99 $ | 2.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30.4 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.5 $ | 63.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.9 $ | 12.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 158 $ | 475 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 235 $ | 921 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 298 $ | 769 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 290 $ | 1,529 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 615 $ | 3,275 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 435 $ | 1,719 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 685 $ | 820 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.8 % | 45.66 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.6 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.64 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Haircut | 7.82 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.1 $ | 94.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.1 $ | 51.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 272 $ | 626 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,729 $ | 13,982 $ |