Cost of living in Turkey compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 147TL (Taka 757) | Taka 324 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 108TL (Taka 559) | Taka 492 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53TL (Taka 273) | Taka 196 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22TL (Taka 115) | Taka 92 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 48TL (Taka 250) | Taka 135 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20TL (Taka 105) | Taka 78 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 92TL (Taka 474) | Taka 608 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18TL (Taka 91) | Taka 223 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13TL (Taka 69) | Taka 33 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42TL (Taka 219) | Taka 384 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260TL (Taka 1,342) | Taka 1,406 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26TL (Taka 136) | Taka 111 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8TL (Taka 42) | Taka 70 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,189TL (Taka 104,276) | Taka 43,758 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,513TL (Taka 59,463) | Taka 25,202 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,807TL (Taka 9,334) | Taka 3,035 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,574TL (Taka 70,111) | Taka 22,952 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,713TL (Taka 39,837) | Taka 18,549 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 960TL (Taka 4,961) | Taka 7,137 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 156TL (Taka 804) | Taka 1,213 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,554TL (Taka 28,683) | Taka 31,061 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,118TL (Taka 10,940) | Taka 17,904 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97TL (Taka 499) | Taka 417 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 111TL (Taka 572) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 943TL (Taka 4,870) | Taka 2,410 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 734TL (Taka 3,792) | Taka 3,066 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,685TL (Taka 8,703) | Taka 6,410 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,484TL (Taka 7,665) | Taka 4,273 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 699,853TL (Taka 3,614,682) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (Taka 108) | Taka 107 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 414TL (Taka 2,141) | Taka 2,440 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56TL (Taka 288) | Taka 285 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80TL (Taka 413) | Taka 513 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 714TL (Taka 3,687) | Taka 1,500 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73TL (Taka 378) | Taka 425 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 78TL (Taka 404) | Taka 333 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 53TL (Taka 272) | Taka 376 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31TL (Taka 161) | Taka 85 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45TL (Taka 231) | Taka 89 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 128TL (Taka 660) | Taka 445 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkey | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 454TL (Taka 2,347) | Taka 1,308 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 159TL (Taka 822) | Taka 852 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 730TL (Taka 3,769) | Taka 1,768 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 933TL (Taka 4,820) | Taka 2,051 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 253TL (Taka 1,305) | Taka 999 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49TL (Taka 253) | Taka 248 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 93TL (Taka 478) | Taka 564 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,041TL (Taka 72,520) | Taka 35,756 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00TL (Taka 5.17) | Taka 2.94 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 826TL (Taka 4,269) | Taka 2,601 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38TL (Taka 198) | Taka 287 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,247 prices entered by 741 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
5.165
BDT
/
TRY
Cost of living in Turkey is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 147% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Armenia is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Angola is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Argentina is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh