Cost of living in Turkey compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36TL (₨433) | ₨394 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23TL (₨277) | ₨277 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (₨146) | ₨144 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.54TL (₨55) | ₨52 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (₨135) | ₨73 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.33TL (₨64) | ₨37 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL (₨216) | ₨210 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.77TL (₨57) | ₨140 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16TL (₨50) | ₨28 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11TL (₨132) | ₨127 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64TL (₨769) | ₨865 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.06TL (₨61) | ₨83 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.04TL (₨24) | ₨35 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,223TL (₨38,685) | ₨31,574 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,934TL (₨23,211) | ₨20,124 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 522TL (₨6,267) | ₨4,098 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,242TL (₨26,909) | ₨24,066 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,416TL (₨16,995) | ₨14,061 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 392TL (₨4,707) | ₨3,193 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63TL (₨751) | ₨747 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,298TL (₨27,580) | ₨30,759 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 561TL (₨6,737) | ₨10,743 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29TL (₨353) | ₨378 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25TL (₨299) | ₨289 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 12% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL (₨2,900) | ₨2,388 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 156TL (₨1,873) | ₨2,586 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 394TL (₨4,727) | ₨3,770 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319TL (₨3,826) | ₨2,768 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 165,152TL (₨1,982,435) | ₨924,452 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (₨81) | ₨76 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177TL (₨2,122) | ₨1,221 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (₨191) | ₨111 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (₨321) | ₨211 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196TL (₨2,357) | ₨1,038 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21TL (₨254) | ₨250 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (₨211) | ₨174 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (₨199) | ₨231 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (₨105) | ₨148 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (₨178) | ₨67 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34TL (₨411) | ₨253 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104TL (₨1,244) | ₨1,215 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 45TL (₨543) | ₨479 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 163TL (₨1,959) | ₨1,807 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212TL (₨2,545) | ₨1,940 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42TL (₨508) | ₨686 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (₨170) | ₨220 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20TL (₨246) | ₨236 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,990TL (₨35,895) | ₨34,455 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75TL (₨9) | ₨3.96 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186TL (₨2,232) | ₨1,995 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16TL (₨188) | ₨244 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 21% more expensive than in India
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