Cost of living in Turkey compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turkey | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 409TL (R$ 60) | R$ 39 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299TL (R$ 44) | R$ 38 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 156TL (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40TL (R$ 5.91) | R$ 5.58 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86TL (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42TL (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175TL (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 47TL (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (R$ 3.80) | R$ 7 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 84TL (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 612TL (R$ 89) | R$ 50 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60TL (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18TL (R$ 2.59) | R$ 4.55 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turkey | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,492TL (R$ 6,796) | R$ 4,067 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,348TL (R$ 3,851) | R$ 2,745 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,534TL (R$ 517) | R$ 722 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 34,405TL (R$ 5,029) | R$ 3,020 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,228TL (R$ 3,395) | R$ 1,989 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,306TL (R$ 337) | R$ 529 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 427TL (R$ 62) | R$ 91 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,298TL (R$ 2,090) | R$ 1,793 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,940TL (R$ 868) | R$ 650 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201TL (R$ 29) | R$ 31 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 264TL (R$ 39) | R$ 22 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Turkey | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,240TL (R$ 327) | R$ 287 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,383TL (R$ 202) | R$ 279 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,572TL (R$ 522) | R$ 412 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,795TL (R$ 409) | R$ 316 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Turkey | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,576,590TL (R$ 230,450) | R$ 117,661 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45TL (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,120TL (R$ 164) | R$ 246 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turkey | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 108TL (R$ 16) | R$ 21 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 204TL (R$ 30) | R$ 51 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,654TL (R$ 388) | R$ 288 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 162TL (R$ 24) | R$ 24 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 142TL (R$ 21) | R$ 14 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 117TL (R$ 17) | R$ 21 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52TL (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85TL (R$ 12) | R$ 5.67 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 428TL (R$ 63) | R$ 60 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turkey | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,340TL (R$ 196) | R$ 115 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 444TL (R$ 65) | R$ 60 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,946TL (R$ 284) | R$ 237 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,546TL (R$ 372) | R$ 239 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 446TL (R$ 65) | R$ 32 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135TL (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147TL (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,267TL (R$ 4,278) | R$ 3,819 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.54TL (R$ 0.81) | R$ 1.47 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,807TL (R$ 264) | R$ 140 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 75TL (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 17% more expensive than in Brazil
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