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Cost of living in Turkey compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31TL (Taka 452) | Taka 303 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (Taka 295) | Taka 420 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11TL (Taka 156) | Taka 237 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.02TL (Taka 58) | Taka 76 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (Taka 161) | Taka 106 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.09TL (Taka 74) | Taka 59 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16TL (Taka 238) | Taka 355 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.50TL (Taka 65) | Taka 154 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.92TL (Taka 57) | Taka 25 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (Taka 134) | Taka 393 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57TL (Taka 827) | Taka 1,924 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.41TL (Taka 64) | Taka 102 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.95TL (Taka 28) | Taka 50 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,037TL (Taka 44,154) | Taka 39,704 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,861TL (Taka 27,051) | Taka 34,418 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 452TL (Taka 6,565) | Taka 3,564 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,187TL (Taka 31,800) | Taka 40,144 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,271TL (Taka 18,474) | Taka 22,336 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 368TL (Taka 5,345) | Taka 3,597 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55TL (Taka 806) | Taka 1,468 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,063TL (Taka 29,989) | Taka 40,792 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 533TL (Taka 7,750) | Taka 12,653 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29TL (Taka 419) | Taka 317 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (Taka 315) | Taka 563 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 206TL (Taka 2,992) | Taka 2,187 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154TL (Taka 2,241) | Taka 2,145 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338TL (Taka 4,916) | Taka 4,980 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 288TL (Taka 4,183) | Taka 3,868 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,104TL (Taka 2,153,207) | Taka 2,393,140 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (Taka 94) | Taka 87 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 183TL (Taka 2,668) | Taka 3,138 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (Taka 186) | Taka 272 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23TL (Taka 329) | Taka 579 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 175TL (Taka 2,546) | Taka 1,088 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (Taka 280) | Taka 319 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15TL (Taka 214) | Taka 319 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15TL (Taka 215) | Taka 385 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8TL (Taka 115) | Taka 92 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13TL (Taka 195) | Taka 117 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34TL (Taka 490) | Taka 270 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89TL (Taka 1,288) | Taka 1,216 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39TL (Taka 567) | Taka 736 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 146TL (Taka 2,127) | Taka 2,511 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 199TL (Taka 2,896) | Taka 2,227 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42TL (Taka 614) | Taka 1,143 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13TL (Taka 183) | Taka 322 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18TL (Taka 256) | Taka 420 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,811TL (Taka 40,868) | Taka 35,756 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76TL (Taka 11) | Taka 13 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 163TL (Taka 2,370) | Taka 1,592 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (Taka 191) | Taka 224 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,565 prices entered by 1,563 different people.
Cost of living in Turkey is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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