Cost of living in Medias is 28% lower than in Istanbul (without rent).
Rent in Medias is 67% cheaper than in Istanbul.
Cost of living including rent in Medias is 48% lower than in Istanbul.
Food in Medias is 3% cheaper than in Istanbul.
Transport in Medias is 78% cheaper than in Istanbul.
| Medias | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Medias | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.94 $ | 10.74 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.6 $ | 40.14 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.71 $ | 7.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.59 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.02 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.79 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.29 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.95 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.59 $ | 10.34 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.61 $ | 5.88 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 19.22 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.66 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 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 | 6.68 $ | 13.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.08 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.35 $ | 2.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.45 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27 $ | 39.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.54 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.06 $ | 5.27 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.8 $ | 70.37 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.88 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.31 $ | 3.73 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.45 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.38 $ | 2.77 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.5 $ | 62.34 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
141 $ | 94.73 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
4.48 $ | 13.47 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 80.7 $ | 546.13 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 225 $ | 909.42 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 162 $ | 987.74 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 338 $ | 1,676.37 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,109 $ | 4,443.25 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 665 $ | 2,262.38 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 673 $ | 830.86 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8 % | 23.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.4 $ | 57.67 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.74 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Haircut | 4.8 $ | 14.82 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 56 $ | 117.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.2 $ | 51.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 410 $ | 626 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,378 $ | 13,982 $ |