- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL ($5.54) | $4.57 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL ($3.65) | $5.45 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL ($1.86) | $3.68 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.78TL ($0.71) | $1.14 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL ($1.90) | $2.25 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.61TL ($0.86) | $1.31 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL ($2.85) | $4.01 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.17TL ($0.78) | $2.11 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.08TL ($0.58) | $1.65 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL ($1.60) | $1.52 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52TL ($10) | $15 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.13TL ($0.77) | $1.90 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.91TL ($0.36) | $1.06 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,957TL ($552) | $700 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,796TL ($335) | $432 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 411TL ($77) | $64 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,164TL ($404) | $589 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,287TL ($240) | $379 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 296TL ($55) | $50 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL ($10) | $28 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,832TL ($342) | $601 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 409TL ($76) | $213 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL ($4.49) | $5.31 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL ($4.30) | $4.35 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 50% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 190TL ($35) | $66 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150TL ($28) | $57 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 314TL ($59) | $114 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 253TL ($47) | $104 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 19% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 130,990TL ($24,462) | $30,751 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL ($1.15) | $0.56 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 181TL ($34) | $21 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 42% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL ($2.38) | $6 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL ($4.00) | $8 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 161TL ($30) | $37 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL ($3.24) | $6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL ($2.60) | $4.92 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL ($2.47) | $6 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL ($1.28) | $2.24 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL ($2.24) | $1.87 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL ($5.25) | $8 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 36% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 87TL ($16) | $23 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL ($7) | $11 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 141TL ($26) | $63 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 185TL ($35) | $44 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36TL ($7) | $8 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL ($2.20) | $2.90 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL ($3.11) | $3.42 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,235TL ($417) | $785 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66TL ($0.12) | $0.20 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 153TL ($28) | $47 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL ($2.44) | $5.17 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in Ecuador
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