Cost of living
Ardahan compared to Istanbul Province
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Overview comparison
ArdahanIstanbul Province
Consumer prices in Istanbul Province are roughly 3% higher than in Ardahan.
Cost of living
| Item | Ardahan | Istanbul Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 617 | 689 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,593 | 1,899 |
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| Without rent one person | 342 | 355 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,008 | 1,172 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 210.37 | 272.82 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 436.84 | 496.29 |
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| Food person | 215 | 280 |
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| Food family | 556 | 515 |
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| Transport person | 34.15 | 23.42 |
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| Transport family | 79.86 | 67.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.17 years | 74.59 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ardahan | Istanbul Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.2 | 5.27 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.42 | 19.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.64 | 7.4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 | 1.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.88 | 1.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.02 | 0.9 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ardahan | Istanbul Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 280 | 283.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 249.24 | 218.43 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 656.12 | 607.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 348.3 | 322.13 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.2 | 26.08 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.64 | 32.42 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.9 | 10.96 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ardahan | Istanbul Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 30.17 | 28.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,009 | 1,105 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 738 | 706 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.46 | 0.49 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.77% | 15.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.17 | 7.65 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.27 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ardahan | Istanbul Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 | 0.65 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.16 | 1.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.03 | 0.87 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.33 | 12.01 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.47 | 5.51 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.95 | 17.53 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.85 | 2.27 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 | 0.12 |
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Other
| Item | Ardahan | Istanbul Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17.16 | 17.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.7 | 4.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.03 | 24.19 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.68 | 5.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.32 | 28.3 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 118.1 | 127.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 413.72 | 507.24 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,512 | 6,374 |
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