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| Expense | Kocaeli | İzmir | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.77 | $5.13 | Kocaeli |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $19.08 | $20.52 | Kocaeli |
| Cappuccino | $1.43 | $1.54 | Kocaeli |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $108 | $116 | Kocaeli |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.49 | $18.81 | Kocaeli |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $46.11 | $49.59 | Kocaeli |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.36 | $14.36 | Kocaeli |
| Fitness club membership | $13.36 | $14.36 | Kocaeli |
| Cinema ticket | $3.50 | $3.76 | Kocaeli |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $223 | $244 | Kocaeli |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $155 | $170 | Kocaeli |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $465 | $509 | Kocaeli |
| Total single-person budget | $473 | $512 | Kocaeli |
| Average net salary | $689 | $741 |
Kocaeli is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kocaeli runs about $473 versus $512 in İzmir — a difference of roughly 8%.
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 Kocaeli · Full cost of living in İzmir