Cost of living in Turkey compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 26% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39TL (1,549 Ft) | 2,109 Ft | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25TL (1,014 Ft) | 1,717 Ft | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (521 Ft) | 691 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.87TL (196 Ft) | 252 Ft | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12TL (473 Ft) | 588 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.01TL (201 Ft) | 613 Ft | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21TL (862 Ft) | 1,001 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.11TL (205 Ft) | 381 Ft | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.55TL (143 Ft) | 275 Ft | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12TL (483 Ft) | 257 Ft | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72TL (2,877 Ft) | 1,761 Ft | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.50TL (221 Ft) | 457 Ft | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.20TL (89 Ft) | 182 Ft | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 53% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,393TL (136,389 Ft) | 302,040 Ft | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,087TL (83,874 Ft) | 222,063 Ft | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 506TL (20,339 Ft) | 47,282 Ft | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,246TL (90,294 Ft) | 206,338 Ft | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,414TL (56,834 Ft) | 146,012 Ft | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 418TL (16,812 Ft) | 31,072 Ft | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 67TL (2,687 Ft) | 3,650 Ft | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,468TL (99,189 Ft) | 115,747 Ft | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 593TL (23,817 Ft) | 23,903 Ft | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32TL (1,269 Ft) | 2,528 Ft | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27TL (1,076 Ft) | 2,372 Ft | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 254TL (10,212 Ft) | 21,545 Ft | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 175TL (7,045 Ft) | 10,303 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 408TL (16,385 Ft) | 25,045 Ft | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 312TL (12,526 Ft) | 27,140 Ft | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 10% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,341TL (7,449,455 Ft) | 6,420,180 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (266 Ft) | 381 Ft | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 189TL (7,611 Ft) | 9,714 Ft | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 41% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18TL (719 Ft) | 2,584 Ft | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL (992 Ft) | 2,413 Ft | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (8,600 Ft) | 20,780 Ft | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22TL (885 Ft) | 1,557 Ft | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (737 Ft) | 853 Ft | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18TL (716 Ft) | 738 Ft | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (381 Ft) | 457 Ft | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17TL (682 Ft) | 544 Ft | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35TL (1,392 Ft) | 3,583 Ft | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 23% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102TL (4,101 Ft) | 6,615 Ft | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (1,908 Ft) | 3,668 Ft | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 167TL (6,696 Ft) | 13,228 Ft | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 251TL (10,090 Ft) | 11,309 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48TL (1,924 Ft) | 1,721 Ft | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (568 Ft) | 744 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22TL (880 Ft) | 541 Ft | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,042TL (122,280 Ft) | 149,958 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71TL (28 Ft) | 28 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182TL (7,300 Ft) | 12,183 Ft | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (719 Ft) | 1,414 Ft | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in Hungary
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