Is Szeged more expensive than Izmir?

Szeged is 0.4% cheaper than Izmir overall. Rent is 23.4% lower, groceries 15.2% more expensive, and restaurants 4.7% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Izmir or Szeged?

Izmir has a purchasing power index of 79.3 while Szeged has 81.2 (NYC = 100). Szeged offers better purchasing power.

Izmir vs Szeged: Szeged is 0.4% cheaper, rent 23% lower (2026)

Category	🇹🇷 Izmir	🇭🇺 Szeged	Difference
Cost of Living	24.9	24.8	-0.4%
Rent	13.7	10.5	-23.4%
Groceries	42.2	48.6	+15.2%
Restaurants	42.7	44.7	+4.7%
Purchasing Power	79.3	81.2	+2.4%

Data from March – October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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