Salary in Shanghai vs Istanbul

Find out exactly how much you need to earn in Istanbul to maintain your current lifestyle in Shanghai.

Shanghai
Istanbul
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Standard of Living
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To have the same lifestyle in Istanbul, you need:

Required salary
$29,167
42% less expensive
than Shanghai
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Shanghai
$50,000
Istanbul
$29,167

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

How your expenses compare in both cities

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Without rent

42% lower
Current city
Shanghai
$350
/ month
Target city
Istanbul
$204
/ month
House Rent
Comparison
44%
Lower
Meal
Comparison
75%
Lower
Internet
Comparison
33%
Lower
Utilities
Comparison
40%
Lower

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