Cost of living in Turkey compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 380TL (₨907) | ₨408 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 279TL (₨665) | ₨356 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 157TL (₨375) | ₨174 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42TL (₨100) | ₨62 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 79TL (₨188) | ₨99 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42TL (₨100) | ₨43 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 172TL (₨410) | ₨269 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 42TL (₨101) | ₨200 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (₨61) | ₨41 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 85TL (₨203) | ₨176 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 577TL (₨1,375) | ₨974 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 61TL (₨146) | ₨95 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18TL (₨43) | ₨43 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,375TL (₨93,836) | ₨46,050 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,388TL (₨60,501) | ₨28,558 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,922TL (₨6,963) | ₨5,103 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,600TL (₨68,157) | ₨30,927 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 21,042TL (₨50,146) | ₨19,243 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,525TL (₨6,017) | ₨6,210 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 372TL (₨886) | ₨766 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,003TL (₨28,605) | ₨27,217 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,323TL (₨10,303) | ₨11,683 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201TL (₨479) | ₨504 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 233TL (₨555) | ₨1,118 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,069TL (₨4,931) | ₨2,570 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,367TL (₨3,259) | ₨2,685 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,518TL (₨8,383) | ₨4,094 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,566TL (₨6,116) | ₨2,952 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,419,440TL (₨3,382,673) | ₨1,835,220 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48TL (₨114) | ₨104 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,031TL (₨2,458) | ₨1,541 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 108TL (₨257) | ₨107 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 337TL (₨804) | ₨299 | + 169% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,656TL (₨3,947) | ₨1,117 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 162TL (₨387) | ₨374 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 139TL (₨332) | ₨235 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105TL (₨251) | ₨274 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57TL (₨135) | ₨181 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 80TL (₨192) | ₨96 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 347TL (₨827) | ₨319 | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,059TL (₨2,524) | ₨1,483 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 434TL (₨1,033) | ₨623 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,281TL (₨3,052) | ₨1,571 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,475TL (₨5,898) | ₨2,177 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 408TL (₨973) | ₨907 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 137TL (₨327) | ₨236 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 140TL (₨333) | ₨200 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,218TL (₨64,863) | ₨41,395 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8TL (₨19) | ₨5.89 | + 226% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,368TL (₨3,260) | ₨1,826 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69TL (₨164) | ₨282 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,433 prices entered by 928 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 64% more expensive than in India
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