Cost of living
Istanbul compared to Balikesir
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Istanbul are roughly 36% higher than in Balikesir.
Cost of living
| Item | Istanbul | Balikesir |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,136 | 1,075 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,311 | 2,440 |
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| Without rent one person | 455 | 506 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,579 | 1,375 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 528.92 | 502.2 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,260.92 | 726.65 |
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| Food person | 286 | 266 |
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| Food family | 722 | 805 |
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| Transport person | 97.08 | 78.79 |
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| Transport family | 267.54 | 208.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.71 years | 75.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Istanbul | Balikesir |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.35 | 9.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.48 | 28.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.78 | 8.32 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.51 | 2.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.51 | 2.48 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.08 | 1.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Istanbul | Balikesir |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 868.6 | 616.38 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 558.05 | 320.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,325.28 | 1,145.27 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 886.66 | 524.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.17 | 44.27 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.5 | 62.08 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 12.22 | 9.73 |
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Transportation
| Item | Istanbul | Balikesir |
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| Local transport ticket | 49.81 | 31.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,182 | 2,173 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,653 | 1,166 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.64 | 0.47 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 43.66% | 14.19% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.97 | 6.61 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.36 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Istanbul | Balikesir |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.82 | 0.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.06 | 1.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.58 | 9.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.79 | 6.66 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.94 | 20.2 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.79 | 2.02 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Istanbul | Balikesir |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.83 | 40.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.01 | 4.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 86.69 | 64.37 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.31 | 8.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.58 | 40.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.75 | 85.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 518.3 | 439.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,084 | 7,469 |
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