Turkey vs Turkey · 35 km apart
Turkey
single / month
Cheaper overallTurkey
single / month
| Expense | Büyükçekmece | Istanbul | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.77 | $5.85 | Büyükçekmece |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $19.08 | $23.40 | Büyükçekmece |
| Cappuccino | $1.43 | $1.76 | Büyükçekmece |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $108 | $133 | Büyükçekmece |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.49 | $21.45 | Büyükçekmece |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $46.11 | $56.55 | Büyükçekmece |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.36 | $16.38 | Büyükçekmece |
| Fitness club membership | $13.36 | $16.38 | Büyükçekmece |
| Cinema ticket | $3.50 | $4.29 | Büyükçekmece |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $223 | $287 | Büyükçekmece |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $155 | $200 | Büyükçekmece |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $465 | $600 | Büyükçekmece |
| Total single-person budget | $473 | $590 | Büyükçekmece |
| Average net salary | $689 | $845 |
Büyükçekmece is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Büyükçekmece runs about $473 versus $590 in Istanbul — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Istanbul leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Büyükçekmece · Full cost of living in Istanbul