Cost of living in Turkey compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Turkey | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 199TL (53元) | 46元 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 143TL (38元) | 40元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 68TL (18元) | 15元 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24TL (6元) | 17元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 53TL (14元) | 18元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24TL (6元) | 10元 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 107TL (29元) | 61元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23TL (6元) | 15元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18TL (4.74元) | 6元 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 45TL (12元) | 6元 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 257TL (69元) | 115元 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37TL (10元) | 9元 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10TL (2.77元) | 15元 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Turkey | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,450TL (6,305元) | 13,414元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,583TL (3,921元) | 7,729元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,404TL (646元) | 476元 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,081TL (4,323元) | 7,125元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,220TL (2,748元) | 4,255元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,096TL (563元) | 271元 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (72元) | 110元 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,613TL (1,778元) | 1,360元 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,988TL (803元) | 571元 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 113TL (30元) | 34元 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 218TL (59元) | 49元 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Turkey | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,066TL (287元) | 514元 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 658TL (177元) | 255元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,947TL (524元) | 618元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,179TL (586元) | 837元 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in China | ||||
| Turkey | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,082TL (233,926元) | 159,882元 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29TL (8元) | 9元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 487TL (131元) | 197元 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Turkey | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 72TL (19元) | 39元 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150TL (40元) | 26元 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,172TL (315元) | 346元 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 72TL (19元) | 52元 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 98TL (26元) | 41元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68TL (18元) | 35元 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49TL (13元) | 12元 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57TL (15元) | 14元 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 264TL (71元) | 77元 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Turkey | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 552TL (149元) | 249元 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 250TL (67元) | 110元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,023TL (275元) | 1,484元 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,361TL (366元) | 397元 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 252TL (68元) | 74元 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61TL (16元) | 30元 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95TL (26元) | 15元 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,983TL (4,028元) | 2,549元 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.14TL (0.31元) | 0.23元 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,218TL (327元) | 428元 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 47TL (13元) | 23元 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,973 prices entered by 612 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 25% cheaper than in China
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