Cost of living in Turkey compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 68% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39TL (€4.15) | €18 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26TL (€2.79) | €9 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (€1.43) | €4.48 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.22TL (€0.56) | €1.02 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12TL (€1.29) | €3.74 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.29TL (€0.57) | €2.43 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (€2.45) | €4.55 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.20TL (€0.56) | €2.15 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.42TL (€0.37) | €1.80 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12TL (€1.32) | €1.67 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73TL (€8) | €8 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.82TL (€0.62) | €2.36 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.32TL (€0.25) | €1.32 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 70% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,568TL (€382) | €1,168 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,145TL (€230) | €948 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 559TL (€60) | €144 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,427TL (€260) | €876 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,415TL (€151) | €635 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 426TL (€46) | €108 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (€8) | €38 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,482TL (€266) | €432 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632TL (€68) | €137 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32TL (€3.43) | €9 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27TL (€2.92) | €10 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 249TL (€27) | €83 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181TL (€19) | €44 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 436TL (€47) | €82 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 314TL (€34) | €113 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 207,103TL (€22,163) | €25,471 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (€0.69) | €1.34 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200TL (€21) | €51 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 47% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19TL (€2.03) | €8 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26TL (€2.80) | €7 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 225TL (€24) | €36 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24TL (€2.61) | €5.48 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20TL (€2.14) | €3.59 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19TL (€2.00) | €3.22 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (€1.03) | €1.57 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (€1.90) | €1.96 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35TL (€3.72) | €20 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 58% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101TL (€11) | €45 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (€5.06) | €22 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 173TL (€18) | €81 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 287TL (€31) | €58 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49TL (€5.24) | €10 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15TL (€1.60) | €3.28 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22TL (€2.38) | €4.41 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,101TL (€332) | €443 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77TL (€0.08) | €0.22 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183TL (€20) | €41 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (€1.96) | €8 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in Belgium
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