Cost of living
Giresun compared to Istanbul Province
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Overview comparison
GiresunIstanbul Province
Consumer prices in Giresun are roughly 10% higher than in Istanbul Province.
Cost of living
| Item | Giresun | Istanbul Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 702 | 689 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,928 | 1,899 |
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| Without rent one person | 377 | 355 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,314 | 1,172 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 281.7 | 272.82 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 553.64 | 496.29 |
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| Food person | 263 | 280 |
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| Food family | 552 | 515 |
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| Transport person | 22.98 | 23.42 |
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| Transport family | 86.4 | 67.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.33 years | 74.59 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Giresun | Istanbul Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.31 | 5.27 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.75 | 19.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.5 | 7.4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.6 | 1.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.1 | 1.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1 | 0.9 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Giresun | Istanbul Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 243.35 | 283.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 263.33 | 218.43 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 537.95 | 607.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 442.96 | 322.13 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.16 | 26.08 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.19 | 32.42 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.66 | 10.96 |
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Transportation
| Item | Giresun | Istanbul Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 28.83 | 28.29 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,163 | 1,105 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 563 | 706 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 | 0.49 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.26% | 15.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.1 | 7.65 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.29 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Giresun | Istanbul Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 | 0.65 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.31 | 1.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.91 | 0.87 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.42 | 12.01 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.73 | 5.51 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.31 | 17.53 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.9 | 2.27 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.11 | 0.12 |
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Other
| Item | Giresun | Istanbul Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17.8 | 17.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.98 | 4.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.96 | 24.19 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.93 | 5.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.51 | 28.3 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 110.65 | 127.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 453.33 | 507.24 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,030 | 6,374 |
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