Cost of Living Comparison Between Istanbul and Yalova Cost of Living Comparison Between Istanbul and Yalova

😐 Solo nomad: Istanbul is 21.2% more expensive than Yalova without rent, and 36.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Istanbul is 38.4% more expensive than Yalova without rent, and 35% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Istanbul
Yalova
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$11.33 ₺446
$7.79 ₺307
45.44%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$51.6 ₺2,030
$26.51 ₺1,043
94.61%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.41 ₺291
$7.46 ₺294
-0.67%
Cappuccino
$3.62 ₺142
$3.21 ₺126
12.77%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.36 ₺53.5
$1.41 ₺55.5
-3.55%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.46 ₺18.12
$0.53 ₺21
-13.21%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.83 ₺151
$4.72 ₺186
-18.86%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.14 ₺202
$6.25 ₺246
-17.76%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Istanbul
Yalova
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.1 ₺43.44
$0.86 ₺34
27.91%
White Bread (500g)
$0.76 ₺29.84
$0.73 ₺28.78
4.11%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.22 ₺87.4
$1.16 ₺45.49
91.38%
Eggs
$2.59 ₺102
$1.87 ₺73.4
38.50%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.37 ₺408
$3.77 ₺148
175.07%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.44 ₺253
$3.01 ₺118
113.95%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$20.12 ₺791
$17.52 ₺689
14.84%
Apples (1kg)
$1.47 ₺57.8
$0.85 ₺33.29
72.94%
Banana (1kg)
$2.17 ₺85.3
$2.34 ₺92.2
-7.26%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.3 ₺51
$1.12 ₺43.88
16.07%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.65 ₺65.1
$1.25 ₺49.09
32.00%
Potato (1kg)
$0.74 ₺29.3
$0.72 ₺28.43
2.78%
Onion (1kg)
$0.73 ₺28.73
$0.77 ₺30.42
-5.19%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.13 ₺44.54
$0.92 ₺36.12
22.83%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.61 ₺24.06
$0.54 ₺21.16
12.96%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.11 ₺83.2
$2.34 ₺92
-9.83%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.77 ₺463
$10.57 ₺416
11.35%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.13 ₺83.9
$2.59 ₺102
-17.76%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.12 ₺123
$3.37 ₺132
-7.42%
🚌 Getting Around
Istanbul
Yalova
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.72 ₺28.34
$0.66 ₺25.97
9.09%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$54.9 ₺2,158
$30.56 ₺1,202
79.55%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.09 ₺42.72
$2.12 ₺83.5
-48.58%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.6 ₺23.56
$0.62 ₺24.26
-3.23%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.66 ₺341
$7.78 ₺306
11.31%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.15 ₺45.19
$1.15 ₺45.27
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$45.6K ₺1.8M
$46.2K ₺1.8M
-1.29%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$42.7K ₺1.7M
$48.4K ₺1.9M
-11.89%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Istanbul
Yalova
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$72.3 ₺2,843
$38.13 ₺1,500
89.54%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$12.36 ₺486
$12.81 ₺504
-3.51%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$14.86 ₺585
$12.16 ₺478
22.20%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Istanbul
Yalova
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$60.4 ₺2,378
$43.85 ₺1,725
37.83%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$18.89 ₺743
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$7.77 ₺306
$4.9 ₺193
58.57%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Istanbul
Yalova
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$955 ₺37.6K
$671 ₺26.4K
42.33%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$18.5K ₺726.5K
$7,893 ₺310.5K
133.95%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Istanbul
Yalova
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57 ₺2,243
$51.3 ₺2,017
11.17%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$46.76 ₺1,840
$74.8 ₺2,943
-37.49%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$111 ₺4,366
$115 ₺4,533
-3.68%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$107 ₺4,195
$89.2 ₺3,510
19.52%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Istanbul
Yalova
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$953 ₺37.5K
$515 ₺20.3K
85.02%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$608 ₺23.9K
$396 ₺15.6K
53.57%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,753 ₺69K
$882 ₺34.7K
98.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,059 ₺41.6K
$713 ₺28.1K
48.44%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,968 ₺116.7K
$1,437 ₺56.5K
106.51%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,448 ₺57K
$1,011 ₺39.8K
43.30%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Istanbul
Yalova
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$976 ₺38.4K
$960 ₺37.7K
1.76%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
48.43
36.83
31.50%

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Last update for Istanbul: October 28, 2025

Last update for Yalova: October 29, 2025

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