Cost of living
Karaman compared to Istanbul
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Overview comparison
KaramanIstanbul
Consumer prices in Istanbul are roughly 48% higher than in Karaman.
Cost of living
| Item | Karaman | Istanbul |
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| Total with rent one person | 572 | 1,136 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,362 | 3,311 |
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| Without rent one person | 282 | 455 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,328 | 1,579 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 260.06 | 528.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 412.28 | 1,260.92 |
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| Food person | 262 | 286 |
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| Food family | 573 | 722 |
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| Transport person | 26.03 | 97.08 |
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| Transport family | 70.3 | 267.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.27 years | 78.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Karaman | Istanbul |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.58 | 8.35 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.43 | 36.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.69 | 6.78 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 | 4.51 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.98 | 3.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.99 | 1.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Karaman | Istanbul |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 278.15 | 868.6 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 272.18 | 558.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 553.34 | 1,325.28 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 442.69 | 886.66 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.97 | 35.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.06 | 67.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.87 | 12.22 |
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Transportation
| Item | Karaman | Istanbul |
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| Local transport ticket | 27.98 | 49.81 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,180 | 3,182 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 612 | 1,653 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 0.64 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.29% | 43.66% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.35 | 5.97 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.3 | 1.36 |
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Groceries
| Item | Karaman | Istanbul |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 | 1.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.34 | 0.82 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.06 | 2.06 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.13 | 8.58 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.17 | 5.79 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 24.78 | 21.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.9 | 1.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.09 | 0.26 |
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Other
| Item | Karaman | Istanbul |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.29 | 40.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.71 | 5.01 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.31 | 86.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.69 | 15.31 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.11 | 50.58 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 126.25 | 95.75 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 431.67 | 518.3 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,590 | 15,084 |
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