- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 18% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (₨352) | ₨418 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (₨221) | ₨266 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (₨110) | ₨142 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.55TL (₨42) | ₨52 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (₨112) | ₨72 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.22TL (₨49) | ₨41 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (₨172) | ₨200 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.09TL (₨48) | ₨137 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.66TL (₨31) | ₨24 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (₨95) | ₨119 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51TL (₨594) | ₨820 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.91TL (₨46) | ₨81 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.11TL (₨25) | ₨32 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,058TL (₨35,720) | ₨31,355 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,836TL (₨21,444) | ₨21,500 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 402TL (₨4,699) | ₨4,276 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,137TL (₨24,966) | ₨25,468 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,318TL (₨15,396) | ₨15,586 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 301TL (₨3,517) | ₨3,651 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (₨620) | ₨850 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,749TL (₨20,430) | ₨33,739 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402TL (₨4,694) | ₨10,343 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (₨276) | ₨375 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (₨259) | ₨533 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 27% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 188TL (₨2,191) | ₨2,402 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 146TL (₨1,709) | ₨2,719 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 305TL (₨3,557) | ₨3,719 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 270TL (₨3,150) | ₨2,921 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,280TL (₨1,381,648) | ₨870,838 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.75TL (₨67) | ₨77 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176TL (₨2,057) | ₨1,305 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (₨150) | ₨132 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (₨235) | ₨286 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 173TL (₨2,020) | ₨1,271 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (₨221) | ₨247 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13TL (₨150) | ₨179 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (₨145) | ₨223 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.91TL (₨69) | ₨136 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (₨132) | ₨69 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (₨340) | ₨284 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95TL (₨1,113) | ₨1,226 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (₨425) | ₨472 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 153TL (₨1,782) | ₨1,791 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176TL (₨2,054) | ₨1,830 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (₨395) | ₨632 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (₨130) | ₨190 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL (₨183) | ₨204 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,053TL (₨23,977) | ₨38,971 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60TL (₨7) | ₨53 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160TL (₨1,867) | ₨1,893 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (₨152) | ₨249 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in India
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