Cost of living in Turkey compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Turkey | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 153TL (R$ 33) | R$ 36 | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 113TL (R$ 24) | R$ 34 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53TL (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22TL (R$ 4.69) | R$ 5.86 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 52TL (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20TL (R$ 4.19) | R$ 8 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 98TL (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17TL (R$ 3.64) | R$ 9 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13TL (R$ 2.73) | R$ 5.66 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44TL (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 281TL (R$ 60) | R$ 44 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 27TL (R$ 5.70) | R$ 9 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9TL (R$ 1.83) | R$ 4.90 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Turkey | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,598TL (R$ 4,604) | R$ 3,725 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,215TL (R$ 2,604) | R$ 2,495 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,623TL (R$ 346) | R$ 593 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,844TL (R$ 2,951) | R$ 2,641 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,162TL (R$ 1,740) | R$ 1,683 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 916TL (R$ 195) | R$ 510 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154TL (R$ 33) | R$ 89 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,260TL (R$ 1,335) | R$ 2,004 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,140TL (R$ 456) | R$ 631 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95TL (R$ 20) | R$ 29 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 112TL (R$ 24) | R$ 21 | + 13% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Turkey | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,036TL (R$ 221) | R$ 249 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 706TL (R$ 151) | R$ 246 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,657TL (R$ 353) | R$ 412 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,676TL (R$ 357) | R$ 307 | + 16% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Turkey | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 739,156TL (R$ 157,582) | R$ 116,713 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (R$ 4.54) | R$ 5.53 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 401TL (R$ 85) | R$ 229 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Turkey | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50TL (R$ 11) | R$ 22 | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80TL (R$ 17) | R$ 44 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 772TL (R$ 165) | R$ 263 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73TL (R$ 16) | R$ 23 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 77TL (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55TL (R$ 12) | R$ 19 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 35TL (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47TL (R$ 10) | R$ 5.28 | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 172TL (R$ 37) | R$ 55 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Turkey | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 425TL (R$ 91) | R$ 113 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 158TL (R$ 34) | R$ 66 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 761TL (R$ 162) | R$ 205 | - 21% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 892TL (R$ 190) | R$ 199 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 241TL (R$ 51) | R$ 29 | + 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52TL (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 86TL (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,638TL (R$ 2,907) | R$ 4,141 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00TL (R$ 0.21) | R$ 1.29 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 826TL (R$ 176) | R$ 125 | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38TL (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,537 prices entered by 2,140 different people.
Cost of living in Turkey is 22% cheaper than in Brazil
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