Cost of living
Izmit compared to Balikesir
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Balikesir are roughly 30% higher than in Izmit.
Cost of living
| Item | Izmit | Balikesir |
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| Total with rent one person | 694 | 1,075 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,943 | 2,440 |
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| Without rent one person | 393 | 506 |
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| Without rent one family | 975 | 1,375 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 256.52 | 502.2 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 476.24 | 726.65 |
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| Food person | 209 | 266 |
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| Food family | 695 | 805 |
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| Transport person | 29.39 | 78.79 |
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| Transport family | 103.27 | 208.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.8 years | 75.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Izmit | Balikesir |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.49 | 9.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 10.38 | 28.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.5 | 8.32 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.73 | 2.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.28 | 2.48 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.22 | 1.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Izmit | Balikesir |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 283.46 | 616.38 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 217.74 | 320.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 664.42 | 1,145.27 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 428.62 | 524.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 42.81 | 44.27 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 58.76 | 62.08 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10.56 | 9.73 |
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Transportation
| Item | Izmit | Balikesir |
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| Local transport ticket | 28.02 | 31.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,038 | 2,173 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 644 | 1,166 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 | 0.47 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.67% | 14.19% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.56 | 6.61 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.11 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Izmit | Balikesir |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.48 | 0.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.32 | 1.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.1 | 9.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.43 | 6.66 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.81 | 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 | 0.17 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Izmit | Balikesir |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 5.61 | 40.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.28 | 4.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 35.02 | 64.37 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.3 | 8.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 35.36 | 40.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.7 | 85.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 333.3 | 439.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,036 | 7,469 |
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