Cost of living in Turkey compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Turkey | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 119TL ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 88TL ($4.65) | $7 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42TL ($2.23) | $2.16 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20TL ($1.04) | $2.00 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39TL ($2.03) | $2.45 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21TL ($1.13) | $1.75 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71TL ($3.72) | $4.07 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL ($0.86) | $2.96 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11TL ($0.60) | $2.13 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37TL ($1.93) | $1.33 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250TL ($13) | $17 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23TL ($1.23) | $1.98 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7TL ($0.35) | $0.97 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 28% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Turkey | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,198TL ($957) | $1,143 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,130TL ($533) | $675 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,588TL ($84) | $74 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,963TL ($576) | $567 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,122TL ($322) | $387 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 853TL ($45) | $46 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 134TL ($7) | $27 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,268TL ($277) | $362 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,720TL ($90) | $85 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96TL ($5.05) | $8 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84TL ($4.41) | $20 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 29% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Turkey | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800TL ($42) | $54 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 536TL ($28) | $42 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,295TL ($68) | $97 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,123TL ($59) | $74 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 14% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Turkey | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 651,810TL ($34,273) | $16,710 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL ($1.03) | $1.29 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 494TL ($26) | $30 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Turkey | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL ($1.72) | $6 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46TL ($2.40) | $15 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 682TL ($36) | $32 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67TL ($3.53) | $5.36 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64TL ($3.34) | $3.67 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45TL ($2.37) | $5.85 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40TL ($2.08) | $2.22 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39TL ($2.07) | $1.10 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 178TL ($9) | $11 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is about the same as in El Salvador | ||||
| Turkey | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 455TL ($24) | $17 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 173TL ($9) | $10 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,009TL ($53) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,124TL ($59) | $39 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 203TL ($11) | $7 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50TL ($2.62) | $4.63 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73TL ($3.86) | $1.72 | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,592TL ($715) | $611 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.29TL ($0.07) | $0.16 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 839TL ($44) | $37 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36TL ($1.88) | $9 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,817 prices entered by 535 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in El Salvador
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