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| Expense | Kartal | İzmir | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.19 | $5.13 | Kartal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.74 | $20.52 | Kartal |
| Cappuccino | $1.26 | $1.54 | Kartal |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $94.86 | $116 | Kartal |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.35 | $18.81 | Kartal |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $40.46 | $49.59 | Kartal |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.72 | $14.36 | Kartal |
| Fitness club membership | $11.72 | $14.36 | Kartal |
| Cinema ticket | $3.07 | $3.76 | Kartal |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $189 | $244 | Kartal |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $132 | $170 | Kartal |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $395 | $509 | Kartal |
| Total single-person budget | $411 | $512 | Kartal |
| Average net salary | $605 | $741 |
Kartal is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kartal runs about $411 versus $512 in İzmir — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, İzmir 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 Kartal · Full cost of living in İzmir