Turkey vs Turkey · 1,179 km apart
Turkey
single / month
Cheaper overallTurkey
single / month
| Expense | Rize | İzmir | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.50 | $5.13 | Rize |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $18.00 | $20.52 | Rize |
| Cappuccino | $1.35 | $1.54 | Rize |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $102 | $116 | Rize |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.50 | $18.81 | Rize |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $43.50 | $49.59 | Rize |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.60 | $14.36 | Rize |
| Fitness club membership | $12.60 | $14.36 | Rize |
| Cinema ticket | $3.30 | $3.76 | Rize |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $207 | $244 | Rize |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $144 | $170 | Rize |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $432 | $509 | Rize |
| Total single-person budget | $444 | $512 | Rize |
| Average net salary | $650 | $741 |
Rize is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Rize runs about $444 versus $512 in İzmir — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, İzmir leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.