- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL ($4.92) | $4.39 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL ($3.08) | $5.75 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL ($1.50) | $3.99 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.46TL ($0.57) | $1.13 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL ($1.54) | $2.32 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.21TL ($0.70) | $1.32 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL ($2.40) | $3.92 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.87TL ($0.64) | $1.77 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.47TL ($0.41) | $1.50 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL ($1.31) | $1.41 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL ($8) | $16 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.78TL ($0.63) | $1.79 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.89TL ($0.31) | $1.15 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,924TL ($485) | $660 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,784TL ($296) | $450 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 390TL ($65) | $90 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,156TL ($357) | $644 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,313TL ($218) | $374 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 312TL ($52) | $99 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL ($9) | $31 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,724TL ($286) | $686 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397TL ($66) | $213 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL ($3.88) | $6 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL ($3.53) | $4.18 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 183TL ($30) | $73 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139TL ($23) | $60 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296TL ($49) | $121 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260TL ($43) | $102 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 2% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 114,574TL ($18,985) | $28,852 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.57TL ($0.92) | $0.57 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 174TL ($29) | $21 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL ($2.09) | $8 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL ($3.42) | $10 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 173TL ($29) | $34 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL ($3.13) | $6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL ($2.04) | $4.98 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL ($2.03) | $7 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.81TL ($0.96) | $2.49 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL ($1.85) | $2.01 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL ($4.76) | $8 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL ($15) | $22 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL ($5.97) | $11 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139TL ($23) | $73 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175TL ($29) | $52 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL ($5.54) | $9 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL ($1.80) | $2.93 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL ($2.50) | $3.20 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,025TL ($336) | $765 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55TL ($0.09) | $0.21 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 161TL ($27) | $51 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL ($2.16) | $5.17 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 37% cheaper than in Ecuador
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