Cost of living in Turkey compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Turkey | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 119TL (€5.86) | €18 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 88TL (€4.36) | €11 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42TL (€2.06) | €5.78 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20TL (€0.97) | €1.30 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39TL (€1.91) | €4.25 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22TL (€1.07) | €2.99 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71TL (€3.49) | €9 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (€0.81) | €2.63 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11TL (€0.56) | €1.76 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37TL (€1.82) | €2.24 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 259TL (€13) | €9 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23TL (€1.15) | €2.18 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7TL (€0.33) | €1.23 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Turkey | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,198TL (€897) | €1,749 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,130TL (€499) | €1,559 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,588TL (€78) | €143 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,963TL (€540) | €960 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,122TL (€302) | €763 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 853TL (€42) | €105 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 134TL (€7) | €27 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,268TL (€260) | €317 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,720TL (€85) | €106 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96TL (€4.73) | €6 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84TL (€4.13) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Turkey | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800TL (€39) | €83 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 536TL (€26) | €35 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,295TL (€64) | €78 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,123TL (€55) | €100 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 37% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Turkey | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 651,810TL (€32,114) | €26,976 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL (€0.97) | €1.88 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 494TL (€24) | €60 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Turkey | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (€1.61) | €5.85 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46TL (€2.25) | €5.60 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 682TL (€34) | €26 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67TL (€3.31) | €4.23 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64TL (€3.13) | €4.20 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 43TL (€2.11) | €3.33 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40TL (€1.95) | €2.28 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39TL (€1.94) | €2.20 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 178TL (€9) | €21 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Turkey | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 455TL (€22) | €44 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 173TL (€9) | €23 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,077TL (€53) | €70 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,255TL (€62) | €64 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 224TL (€11) | €10 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50TL (€2.46) | €3.83 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75TL (€3.70) | €7 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,592TL (€670) | €401 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.29TL (€0.06) | €0.28 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 813TL (€40) | €32 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36TL (€1.77) | €10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,844 prices entered by 720 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in France
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