Cost of living in Turkey compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39TL (Taka 491) | Taka 263 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25TL (Taka 315) | Taka 344 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (Taka 162) | Taka 162 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.84TL (Taka 61) | Taka 74 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (Taka 143) | Taka 112 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.92TL (Taka 62) | Taka 50 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21TL (Taka 263) | Taka 581 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00TL (Taka 63) | Taka 172 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.68TL (Taka 47) | Taka 26 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12TL (Taka 149) | Taka 391 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70TL (Taka 885) | Taka 1,758 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.34TL (Taka 68) | Taka 103 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.15TL (Taka 27) | Taka 41 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,290TL (Taka 41,661) | Taka 59,451 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,097TL (Taka 26,564) | Taka 33,978 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 539TL (Taka 6,825) | Taka 4,046 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,205TL (Taka 27,931) | Taka 35,113 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,426TL (Taka 18,058) | Taka 15,590 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 411TL (Taka 5,202) | Taka 3,803 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65TL (Taka 819) | Taka 1,167 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,365TL (Taka 29,953) | Taka 35,909 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 569TL (Taka 7,206) | Taka 13,069 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31TL (Taka 397) | Taka 431 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26TL (Taka 326) | Taka 852 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 241TL (Taka 3,052) | Taka 1,746 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 164TL (Taka 2,074) | Taka 1,826 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400TL (Taka 5,070) | Taka 5,220 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 303TL (Taka 3,843) | Taka 4,121 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 174,295TL (Taka 2,207,371) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (Taka 84) | Taka 96 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 184TL (Taka 2,333) | Taka 2,898 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18TL (Taka 229) | Taka 133 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL (Taka 317) | Taka 498 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 208TL (Taka 2,633) | Taka 1,000 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21TL (Taka 264) | Taka 400 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (Taka 232) | Taka 164 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (Taka 222) | Taka 356 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (Taka 122) | Taka 84 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16TL (Taka 197) | Taka 141 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34TL (Taka 425) | Taka 167 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104TL (Taka 1,317) | Taka 1,289 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (Taka 592) | Taka 888 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 163TL (Taka 2,059) | Taka 2,301 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 244TL (Taka 3,094) | Taka 1,790 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49TL (Taka 617) | Taka 817 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (Taka 183) | Taka 304 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21TL (Taka 268) | Taka 536 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,948TL (Taka 37,331) | Taka 35,756 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (Taka 9) | Taka 1.67 | + 458% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183TL (Taka 2,316) | Taka 1,882 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17TL (Taka 218) | Taka 272 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,680 prices entered by 928 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
12.665
BDT
/
TRY
Cost of living in Turkey is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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