Cost of living in Turkey compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 17% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Turkey | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 412TL (3,647 Ft) | 4,371 Ft | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 294TL (2,606 Ft) | 2,985 Ft | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 173TL (1,535 Ft) | 1,135 Ft | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42TL (372 Ft) | 539 Ft | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 81TL (718 Ft) | 1,236 Ft | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45TL (397 Ft) | 1,188 Ft | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210TL (1,862 Ft) | 2,811 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 46TL (409 Ft) | 775 Ft | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24TL (210 Ft) | 477 Ft | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 87TL (773 Ft) | 431 Ft | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 602TL (5,333 Ft) | 3,206 Ft | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 63TL (556 Ft) | 840 Ft | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17TL (148 Ft) | 370 Ft | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 25% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Turkey | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,214TL (382,532 Ft) | 477,049 Ft | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,874TL (229,035 Ft) | 300,352 Ft | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,109TL (27,522 Ft) | 57,700 Ft | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 33,967TL (300,673 Ft) | 286,686 Ft | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,473TL (198,931 Ft) | 224,003 Ft | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,971TL (17,447 Ft) | 44,513 Ft | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 420TL (3,722 Ft) | 8,532 Ft | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,504TL (119,537 Ft) | 148,118 Ft | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,848TL (42,911 Ft) | 34,756 Ft | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 210TL (1,858 Ft) | 5,015 Ft | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258TL (2,285 Ft) | 3,754 Ft | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 8% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Turkey | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,426TL (21,474 Ft) | 29,995 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,754TL (15,530 Ft) | 15,405 Ft | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,559TL (31,501 Ft) | 28,249 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,374TL (38,720 Ft) | 35,356 Ft | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Turkey | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,630,200TL (14,430,457 Ft) | 11,541,000 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46TL (409 Ft) | 624 Ft | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,118TL (9,898 Ft) | 9,435 Ft | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 33% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Turkey | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 108TL (954 Ft) | 4,568 Ft | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 204TL (1,808 Ft) | 5,090 Ft | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,308TL (20,434 Ft) | 23,535 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 162TL (1,437 Ft) | 2,389 Ft | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 167TL (1,476 Ft) | 1,452 Ft | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156TL (1,383 Ft) | 2,032 Ft | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73TL (648 Ft) | 779 Ft | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 104TL (918 Ft) | 1,116 Ft | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 472TL (4,181 Ft) | 5,960 Ft | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Turkey | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,384TL (12,251 Ft) | 15,022 Ft | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 457TL (4,045 Ft) | 6,056 Ft | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,161TL (19,132 Ft) | 18,954 Ft | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,744TL (24,289 Ft) | 21,830 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 414TL (3,669 Ft) | 2,293 Ft | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 141TL (1,252 Ft) | 1,359 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 157TL (1,388 Ft) | 1,019 Ft | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,797TL (210,653 Ft) | 253,150 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6TL (55 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,085TL (18,459 Ft) | 18,545 Ft | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 76TL (675 Ft) | 2,313 Ft | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
8.852
HUF
/
TRY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,140 prices entered by 359 different people.
Cost of living in Turkey is 12% cheaper than in Hungary
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 64% more expensive than in Hungary
- Cost of living in Andorra is 50% more expensive than in Hungary
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 111% more expensive than in Hungary
- Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Hungary
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Hungary
- Cost of living in Angola is 28% cheaper than in Hungary
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Hungary
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 38% more expensive than in Hungary