- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 1% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (₨432) | ₨389 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (₨263) | ₨270 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (₨129) | ₨143 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.43TL (₨49) | ₨51 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (₨131) | ₨71 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.05TL (₨58) | ₨44 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (₨206) | ₨194 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.86TL (₨55) | ₨135 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.42TL (₨35) | ₨24 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (₨112) | ₨118 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49TL (₨706) | ₨808 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73TL (₨53) | ₨80 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.89TL (₨27) | ₨31 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,793TL (₨39,947) | ₨31,168 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,754TL (₨25,091) | ₨21,065 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 374TL (₨5,354) | ₨4,455 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,122TL (₨30,346) | ₨24,040 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,302TL (₨18,627) | ₨14,834 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308TL (₨4,409) | ₨3,763 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (₨763) | ₨863 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,706TL (₨24,406) | ₨34,066 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397TL (₨5,683) | ₨10,550 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (₨337) | ₨380 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (₨307) | ₨547 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 185TL (₨2,650) | ₨2,428 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138TL (₨1,975) | ₨2,795 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291TL (₨4,157) | ₨3,704 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 262TL (₨3,741) | ₨2,918 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 112,738TL (₨1,612,524) | ₨860,650 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47TL (₨78) | ₨75 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172TL (₨2,464) | ₨1,288 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (₨175) | ₨116 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (₨292) | ₨284 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 172TL (₨2,459) | ₨1,445 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL (₨261) | ₨240 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (₨174) | ₨178 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (₨172) | ₨218 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.74TL (₨82) | ₨139 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (₨159) | ₨69 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (₨400) | ₨272 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL (₨1,332) | ₨1,208 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (₨517) | ₨468 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139TL (₨1,988) | ₨1,762 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178TL (₨2,548) | ₨1,842 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (₨477) | ₨676 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (₨156) | ₨188 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (₨215) | ₨206 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,983TL (₨28,360) | ₨38,915 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54TL (₨8) | ₨27 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160TL (₨2,291) | ₨1,882 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (₨187) | ₨245 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 9% more expensive than in India
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