Cost of living
Amasya compared to Istanbul
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Overview comparison
AmasyaIstanbul
Consumer prices in Istanbul are roughly 50% higher than in Amasya.
Cost of living
| Item | Amasya | Istanbul |
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| Total with rent one person | 713 | 1,136 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,447 | 3,311 |
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| Without rent one person | 374 | 455 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,128 | 1,579 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 250.61 | 528.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 460.15 | 1,260.92 |
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| Food person | 231 | 286 |
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| Food family | 504 | 722 |
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| Transport person | 28.9 | 97.08 |
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| Transport family | 78.61 | 267.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.83 years | 78.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Amasya | Istanbul |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.76 | 8.35 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.88 | 36.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.87 | 6.78 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 | 4.51 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.45 | 3.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.8 | 1.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Amasya | Istanbul |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 232.21 | 868.6 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 264.7 | 558.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 480.49 | 1,325.28 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 337.39 | 886.66 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.48 | 35.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.36 | 67.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.77 | 12.22 |
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Transportation
| Item | Amasya | Istanbul |
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| Local transport ticket | 28.94 | 49.81 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 918 | 3,182 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 539 | 1,653 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.23% | 43.66% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.3 | 5.97 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.98 | 1.36 |
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Groceries
| Item | Amasya | Istanbul |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 1.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.42 | 0.82 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.04 | 2.06 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.31 | 8.58 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.08 | 5.79 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.92 | 21.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.31 | 1.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.13 | 0.26 |
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Other
| Item | Amasya | Istanbul |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.68 | 40.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.81 | 5.01 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.51 | 86.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.63 | 15.31 |
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| Brand Jeans | 29.93 | 50.58 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 120.25 | 95.75 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 576.11 | 518.3 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,507 | 15,084 |
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