Turkey vs Turkey · 88 km apart
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| Expense | Osmangazi | Istanbul | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.19 | $5.85 | Osmangazi |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.74 | $23.40 | Osmangazi |
| Cappuccino | $1.26 | $1.76 | Osmangazi |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $94.86 | $133 | Osmangazi |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.35 | $21.45 | Osmangazi |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $40.46 | $56.55 | Osmangazi |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.72 | $16.38 | Osmangazi |
| Fitness club membership | $11.72 | $16.38 | Osmangazi |
| Cinema ticket | $3.07 | $4.29 | Osmangazi |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $189 | $287 | Osmangazi |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $132 | $200 | Osmangazi |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $395 | $600 | Osmangazi |
| Total single-person budget | $411 | $590 | Osmangazi |
| Average net salary | $605 | $845 |
Osmangazi is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Osmangazi runs about $411 versus $590 in Istanbul — a difference of roughly 44%.
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 Osmangazi · Full cost of living in Istanbul