Istanbul vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Istanbul (Türkiye) · Overall index 38.0 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 42% more expensive than Istanbul.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 55% more expensive than in Istanbul.
- Transport in Tokyo is 47% more expensive than in Istanbul.
| Item | Istanbul | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +46% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $834 | $1,307 | +57% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $681 | $782 | +15% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,641 | $2,737 | +67% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,017 | $1,558 | +53% |
| Groceries | +38% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.59 | $0.87 | +47% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.97 | $2.62 | +33% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.57 | $3.43 | +33% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.68 | $3.26 | +22% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.92 | $9.15 | +16% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.79 | $9.77 | +44% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.75 | $14.2 | +46% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.01 | $3.74 | +24% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.95 | $1.62 | +71% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.33 | $3 | +29% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.89 | $4.44 | +54% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.67 | $2.3 | +38% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.52 | $2.06 | +36% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.42 | $1.69 | +19% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.12 | $1.8 | +61% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.89 | $11.4 | +44% |
| Transport | +47% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1 | $1.65 | +65% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $46.8 | $75.4 | +61% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.8 | $2.32 | +29% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.89 | $1.23 | +38% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.4 | $0.58 | +45% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,051 | $18,186 | +51% |
| Dining out | +55% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $9.61 | $13.8 | +44% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $46.8 | $70.3 | +50% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.61 | $7.88 | +40% |
| Cappuccino | $2.14 | $3.87 | +81% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.11 | $1.65 | +49% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.04 | $4.95 | +63% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.62 | $5.82 | +61% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.87 | $1.35 | +55% |
| Telecom | +31% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $37.5 | $41.5 | +11% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $40.2 | $52.1 | +30% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.18 | $0.26 | +44% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.91 | $12.7 | +43% |
| Utilities & household | +38% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $96 | $126 | +31% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.15 | +50% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.38 | $3.07 | +29% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.77 | $1.05 | +36% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.9 | $16.3 | +50% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $42.1 | $62.2 | +48% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.61 | $9.79 | +14% |
| Men's haircut | $15.3 | $23.3 | +52% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.8 | $18.8 | +59% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,178 | $1,434 | +22% |
2,978 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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