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๐Ÿ’ก Smart Analysis

Comparing Ankara and Istanbul: Average gross pay is 13% higher in Istanbul. Cost of living is 17% cheaper in Ankara. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Ankara is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 8.8/10 compared to 8.6/10.

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Ankara
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Istanbul

๐Ÿ’ฐ Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$15,000/yr
$17,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$7,000
$8,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$13,000
$15,000
Senior Developer Pay
$21,000
$25,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$30,000
$34,000

๐Ÿ  Monthly Cost of Living

Rent โ€” City Center (1 Bed)
$320
$400
Rent โ€” Suburbs (1 Bed)
$200
$250
Groceries (Monthly)
$110
$130
Public Transport Pass
$12
$15
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$75
$85
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$587/mo
CHEAPER
$704/mo

๐Ÿงพ Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
23%
23%
Social Security Deduction
14%
14%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$666/mo
$768/mo

๐Ÿ“Š Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
8.8
MORE AFFORDABLE
8.6
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$79/mo
$64/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~127 months
~156 months
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