Cost of living in Turkey compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 37% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39TL ($5.27) | $10 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL ($3.63) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL ($1.80) | $2.25 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.55TL ($0.75) | $0.97 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL ($1.78) | $2.07 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54TL ($0.75) | $1.19 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL ($3.11) | $4.27 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.71TL ($0.77) | $1.75 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.16TL ($0.43) | $1.12 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL ($1.73) | $1.48 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 79TL ($11) | $13 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL ($0.87) | $2.03 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.38TL ($0.32) | $0.79 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,719TL ($501) | $706 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,216TL ($298) | $383 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 560TL ($75) | $52 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,641TL ($356) | $503 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,485TL ($200) | $290 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 438TL ($59) | $35 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL ($10) | $24 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,399TL ($323) | $509 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 711TL ($96) | $151 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34TL ($4.53) | $7 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL ($3.80) | $8 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237TL ($32) | $66 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 191TL ($26) | $46 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 458TL ($62) | $106 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 312TL ($42) | $83 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 25% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 229,123TL ($30,857) | $20,516 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL ($0.89) | $0.91 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224TL ($30) | $25 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 35% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20TL ($2.66) | $6 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL ($3.40) | $12 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 217TL ($29) | $32 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27TL ($3.64) | $5.79 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL ($2.83) | $3.63 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL ($2.71) | $5.22 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL ($1.37) | $2.00 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19TL ($2.50) | $1.82 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39TL ($5.20) | $10 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 23% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 116TL ($16) | $16 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46TL ($6) | $11 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 181TL ($24) | $53 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 313TL ($42) | $41 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 56TL ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL ($2.19) | $3.82 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL ($3.18) | $2.08 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,916TL ($527) | $601 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL ($0.10) | $0.15 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182TL ($25) | $50 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL ($2.49) | $5.14 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 19% cheaper than in Ecuador
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