Cost of living in Turkey compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkey | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (₨857) | ₨417 | + 106% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (₨486) | ₨340 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (₨259) | ₨168 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (₨93) | ₨60 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (₨215) | ₨87 | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (₨92) | ₨47 | + 95% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (₨431) | ₨243 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (₨93) | ₨182 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (₨68) | ₨32 | + 115% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (₨132) | ₨155 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (₨698) | ₨905 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (₨118) | ₨88 | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (₨32) | ₨39 | - 17% | |
Housing | + 66% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkey | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (₨84,809) | ₨46,457 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (₨51,070) | ₨26,696 | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (₨7,179) | ₨4,673 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (₨57,493) | ₨26,601 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (₨36,926) | ₨14,895 | + 148% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (₨7,512) | ₨4,065 | + 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (₨694) | ₨595 | + 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (₨29,759) | ₨29,913 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (₨11,472) | ₨10,503 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (₨487) | ₨455 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (₨387) | ₨647 | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkey | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (₨3,990) | ₨2,412 | + 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (₨3,117) | ₨2,912 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (₨6,650) | ₨4,109 | + 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (₨5,999) | ₨2,950 | + 103% | |
Transportation | + 83% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkey | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (₨3,813,048) | ₨1,910,150 | + 100% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (₨96) | ₨102 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (₨3,004) | ₨1,062 | + 183% | |
Personal Care | + 64% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkey | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (₨253) | ₨140 | + 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (₨412) | ₨241 | + 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (₨3,585) | ₨953 | + 276% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (₨592) | ₨386 | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (₨312) | ₨200 | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (₨293) | ₨294 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (₨144) | ₨155 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (₨196) | ₨86 | + 129% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (₨534) | ₨275 | + 94% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkey | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (₨3,416) | ₨1,451 | + 135% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (₨923) | ₨688 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (₨2,719) | ₨1,587 | + 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (₨4,195) | ₨2,125 | + 97% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (₨806) | ₨625 | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (₨201) | ₨191 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (₨278) | ₨178 | + 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (₨58,737) | ₨47,373 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (₨3.37) | ₨1.67 | + 102% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (₨4,152) | ₨1,611 | + 158% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (₨144) | ₨289 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,949 prices entered by 1,414 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 65% more expensive than in India
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