Cost of living in Turkey compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (Taka 410) | Taka 230 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (Taka 281) | Taka 376 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (Taka 141) | Taka 184 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.74TL (Taka 59) | Taka 79 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14TL (Taka 140) | Taka 105 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.63TL (Taka 58) | Taka 54 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (Taka 243) | Taka 526 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.89TL (Taka 60) | Taka 159 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.07TL (Taka 31) | Taka 28 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (Taka 136) | Taka 442 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 82TL (Taka 841) | Taka 1,461 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (Taka 68) | Taka 102 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.45TL (Taka 25) | Taka 45 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,757TL (Taka 38,452) | Taka 64,159 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,225TL (Taka 22,773) | Taka 34,477 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 561TL (Taka 5,740) | Taka 4,050 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,680TL (Taka 27,430) | Taka 39,073 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,476TL (Taka 15,108) | Taka 22,885 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 423TL (Taka 4,333) | Taka 4,140 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (Taka 752) | Taka 1,099 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,458TL (Taka 25,159) | Taka 37,254 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 780TL (Taka 7,988) | Taka 15,000 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35TL (Taka 357) | Taka 411 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32TL (Taka 332) | Taka 621 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL (Taka 2,480) | Taka 1,987 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202TL (Taka 2,070) | Taka 2,314 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 489TL (Taka 5,001) | Taka 4,295 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358TL (Taka 3,660) | Taka 4,454 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 235,100TL (Taka 2,406,484) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (Taka 68) | Taka 94 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 226TL (Taka 2,318) | Taka 1,477 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24TL (Taka 248) | Taka 129 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (Taka 293) | Taka 491 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (Taka 2,189) | Taka 1,039 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (Taka 286) | Taka 405 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (Taka 217) | Taka 230 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (Taka 205) | Taka 411 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (Taka 98) | Taka 82 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19TL (Taka 194) | Taka 100 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44TL (Taka 449) | Taka 240 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120TL (Taka 1,226) | Taka 1,281 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (Taka 480) | Taka 958 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 196TL (Taka 2,006) | Taka 2,373 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323TL (Taka 3,308) | Taka 2,103 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55TL (Taka 564) | Taka 1,179 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (Taka 175) | Taka 284 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (Taka 241) | Taka 638 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,099TL (Taka 41,961) | Taka 35,756 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (Taka 7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190TL (Taka 1,941) | Taka 1,420 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (Taka 191) | Taka 258 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
10.236
BDT
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TRY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,127 prices entered by 787 different people.
Cost of living in Turkey is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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