Cost of living in Turkey compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 53% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59TL (Taka 329) | Taka 532 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43TL (Taka 243) | Taka 488 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27TL (Taka 152) | Taka 263 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9TL (Taka 51) | Taka 98 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 22TL (Taka 124) | Taka 134 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12TL (Taka 68) | Taka 96 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38TL (Taka 214) | Taka 329 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8TL (Taka 46) | Taka 203 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.88TL (Taka 33) | Taka 27 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20TL (Taka 113) | Taka 530 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115TL (Taka 643) | Taka 1,346 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11TL (Taka 61) | Taka 112 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79TL (Taka 21) | Taka 58 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,439TL (Taka 36,050) | Taka 43,087 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,653TL (Taka 20,454) | Taka 21,416 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,331TL (Taka 7,452) | Taka 4,489 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,876TL (Taka 27,302) | Taka 37,342 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,529TL (Taka 14,158) | Taka 20,129 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 897TL (Taka 5,023) | Taka 3,105 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90TL (Taka 506) | Taka 947 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,644TL (Taka 26,003) | Taka 36,542 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,455TL (Taka 8,145) | Taka 16,205 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52TL (Taka 293) | Taka 369 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79TL (Taka 445) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 47% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 371TL (Taka 2,080) | Taka 2,612 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301TL (Taka 1,683) | Taka 3,117 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 762TL (Taka 4,266) | Taka 9,947 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418TL (Taka 2,338) | Taka 6,827 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 467,259TL (Taka 2,616,021) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14TL (Taka 81) | Taka 91 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 291TL (Taka 1,629) | Taka 1,696 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36TL (Taka 202) | Taka 296 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55TL (Taka 310) | Taka 1,395 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 268TL (Taka 1,500) | Taka 1,191 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43TL (Taka 238) | Taka 498 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34TL (Taka 188) | Taka 208 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28TL (Taka 157) | Taka 690 | - 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17TL (Taka 96) | Taka 173 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25TL (Taka 138) | Taka 229 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49TL (Taka 277) | Taka 304 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199TL (Taka 1,117) | Taka 1,410 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74TL (Taka 413) | Taka 885 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 569TL (Taka 3,185) | Taka 1,939 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 469TL (Taka 2,625) | Taka 3,617 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82TL (Taka 457) | Taka 1,328 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29TL (Taka 160) | Taka 393 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39TL (Taka 216) | Taka 594 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,696TL (Taka 31,888) | Taka 35,756 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99TL (Taka 5.56) | Taka 2.19 | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 275TL (Taka 1,542) | Taka 1,057 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22TL (Taka 125) | Taka 268 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,984 prices entered by 779 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 28% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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