Cost of living comparison

Slovenia

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Turkey

Izmir vs. Nova Gorica Cost of Living Summary

Izmir is 10.7% cheaper than Nova Gorica.

Restaurants: pay 15.6% less in Izmir
Groceries: pay 30.7% less in Izmir
Transportation: pay 23.7% more in Izmir
Housing: pay 19.9% less in Izmir
Childcare: pay 33.4% more in Izmir
Entertainment and Sports: pay 16.7% more in Izmir
Clothing: pay 4.9% less in Izmir

The cost of childcare, transportation, and entertainment and sports in Izmir are more expensive than in Nova Gorica. Expenses including groceries, housing, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Izmir.

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Izmir vs. Nova Gorica Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Izmir instead of Nova Gorica, you would:

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pay 15.6% less for restaurants

	Nova Gorica	Izmir
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$10.64 €9.47	$10.16 TRY503.16	-4.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.40 €7.47	$8.64 TRY427.69	+2.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.61 €2.33	$1.48 TRY73.51	-43.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.68 €1.49	$0.60 TRY29.87	-64.1%
Average			-15.6%

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pay 30.7% less for groceries

	Nova Gorica	Izmir
Bread 1 loaf	$1.68 €1.49	$1.04 TRY51.64	-37.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$8.40 €7.47	$4.73 TRY233.97	-43.7%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.88 €4.34	$4.24 TRY209.81	-13.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.69 €2.39	$2.48 TRY122.91	-7.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.54 €2.26	$2.28 TRY112.88	-10.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.91 €0.81	$0.91 TRY45.28
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.86 €0.76	$0.97 TRY48.19	+13.4%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.02 €0.90	$0.48 TRY23.58	-53.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.02 €0.90	$0.64 TRY31.89	-36.6%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.25 €0.23	$0.26 TRY12.86	+2.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.85 €0.75	$0.17 TRY8.63	-79.4%
Average			-30.7%

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pay 23.7% more for transportation

	Nova Gorica	Izmir
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.45 €5.74	$5.23 TRY259.19	-18.9%
Monthly public transit pass	$20.72 €18.44	$43.19 TRY2,138.43	+108.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$28,636.12 €25,487.18	$41,095.22 TRY2M	+43.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$12.43 €11.06	$11.67 TRY577.94	-6.1%
Average			+23.7%

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pay 19.9% less for housing

	Nova Gorica	Izmir
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$11.20 €9.97	$15.94 TRY789.12	+42.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$709.17 €631.18	$601.01 TRY29,758.34	-15.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$503.88 €448.47	$422.90 TRY20,939.21	-16.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$128.44 €114.32	$64.55 TRY3,196.29	-49.7%
Average			-19.9%

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pay 33.4% more for childcare

	Nova Gorica	Izmir
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$499.96 €444.98	$689.32 TRY34,131.05	+37.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$11,197.36 €9,966.05	$14,450.48 TRY715K	+29.1%
Average			+33.4%

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pay 16.7% more for entertainment and sports

	Nova Gorica	Izmir
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.80 €2.49	$3.46 TRY171.07	+23.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.83 €1.63	$3.66 TRY181.10	+100.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$5.82 €5.18	$2.24 TRY110.70	-61.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$50.39 €44.85	$64.08 TRY3,172.79	+27.2%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$7.84 €6.98	$8.13 TRY402.53	+3.7%
Average			+16.7%

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pay 4.9% less for clothing

	Nova Gorica	Izmir
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$55.99 €49.83	$45.96 TRY2,275.83	-17.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$22.39 €19.93	$37.03 TRY1,833.74	+65.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$111.97 €99.66	$92.27 TRY4,568.63	-17.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$111.97 €99.66	$81.97 TRY4,058.83	-26.8%
Average			-4.9%

Nova Gorica vs. Izmir - Cost of clothing

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