- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (₨485) | ₨370 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (₨296) | ₨266 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (₨146) | ₨144 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.31TL (₨54) | ₨51 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (₨148) | ₨70 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.22TL (₨68) | ₨50 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (₨222) | ₨197 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.78TL (₨61) | ₨134 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.34TL (₨38) | ₨25 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (₨122) | ₨117 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48TL (₨776) | ₨797 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.71TL (₨60) | ₨80 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.87TL (₨30) | ₨32 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,947TL (₨47,794) | ₨31,346 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,758TL (₨28,517) | ₨20,876 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 378TL (₨6,137) | ₨4,408 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,138TL (₨34,682) | ₨25,594 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,284TL (₨20,824) | ₨14,651 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 295TL (₨4,783) | ₨3,774 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (₨859) | ₨897 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,704TL (₨27,637) | ₨34,545 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 391TL (₨6,343) | ₨10,916 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (₨384) | ₨371 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (₨349) | ₨571 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 178TL (₨2,893) | ₨2,426 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129TL (₨2,089) | ₨2,694 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 287TL (₨4,650) | ₨3,706 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 261TL (₨4,239) | ₨2,926 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,353TL (₨1,741,050) | ₨860,112 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27TL (₨86) | ₨74 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172TL (₨2,786) | ₨1,326 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (₨193) | ₨128 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (₨323) | ₨277 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166TL (₨2,693) | ₨1,327 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL (₨293) | ₨224 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (₨195) | ₨180 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11TL (₨186) | ₨221 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.57TL (₨90) | ₨143 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (₨186) | ₨70 | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27TL (₨439) | ₨291 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 33% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89TL (₨1,448) | ₨1,163 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35TL (₨574) | ₨460 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126TL (₨2,050) | ₨1,848 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176TL (₨2,860) | ₨1,960 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32TL (₨522) | ₨677 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (₨172) | ₨187 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (₨240) | ₨212 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,932TL (₨31,335) | ₨39,085 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (₨12) | ₨67 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159TL (₨2,585) | ₨1,868 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (₨211) | ₨234 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 13% more expensive than in India
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