- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (Taka 465) | Taka 335 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (Taka 307) | Taka 428 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (Taka 156) | Taka 173 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.78TL (Taka 59) | Taka 74 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (Taka 160) | Taka 98 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.63TL (Taka 72) | Taka 58 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (Taka 239) | Taka 373 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.19TL (Taka 65) | Taka 148 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.09TL (Taka 48) | Taka 24 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (Taka 134) | Taka 338 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52TL (Taka 811) | Taka 2,417 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.13TL (Taka 64) | Taka 101 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.91TL (Taka 30) | Taka 46 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,951TL (Taka 46,107) | Taka 42,612 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,807TL (Taka 28,226) | Taka 35,009 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 415TL (Taka 6,486) | Taka 4,026 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,168TL (Taka 33,860) | Taka 44,270 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,301TL (Taka 20,321) | Taka 26,672 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 298TL (Taka 4,651) | Taka 3,605 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (Taka 830) | Taka 2,007 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,852TL (Taka 28,926) | Taka 43,423 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415TL (Taka 6,476) | Taka 14,696 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (Taka 378) | Taka 299 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (Taka 358) | Taka 545 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 2% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 192TL (Taka 2,998) | Taka 2,215 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 151TL (Taka 2,356) | Taka 2,647 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 316TL (Taka 4,938) | Taka 4,735 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 255TL (Taka 3,991) | Taka 4,152 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,494TL (Taka 2,054,125) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (Taka 96) | Taka 93 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 181TL (Taka 2,822) | Taka 2,382 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (Taka 199) | Taka 419 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22TL (Taka 338) | Taka 522 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 162TL (Taka 2,525) | Taka 1,181 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (Taka 272) | Taka 370 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (Taka 217) | Taka 293 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (Taka 206) | Taka 361 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (Taka 109) | Taka 91 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (Taka 188) | Taka 107 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (Taka 445) | Taka 317 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88TL (Taka 1,370) | Taka 951 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (Taka 581) | Taka 793 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140TL (Taka 2,185) | Taka 3,706 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189TL (Taka 2,947) | Taka 2,831 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36TL (Taka 563) | Taka 1,364 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (Taka 185) | Taka 338 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL (Taka 260) | Taka 501 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,309TL (Taka 36,062) | Taka 35,756 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (Taka 11) | Taka 22 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 154TL (Taka 2,407) | Taka 2,792 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (Taka 204) | Taka 232 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
15.621
BDT
/
TRY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,788 prices entered by 1,696 different people.
Cost of living in Turkey is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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