Cost of living in Turkey compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (₨396) | ₨350 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (₨265) | ₨290 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (₨128) | ₨142 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.44TL (₨54) | ₨52 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (₨126) | ₨72 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.64TL (₨55) | ₨36 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (₨227) | ₨229 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.63TL (₨55) | ₨138 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.23TL (₨32) | ₨31 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (₨126) | ₨132 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78TL (₨764) | ₨763 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL (₨62) | ₨85 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.37TL (₨23) | ₨36 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,640TL (₨35,833) | ₨33,514 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,202TL (₨21,678) | ₨20,078 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 561TL (₨5,523) | ₨4,877 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,552TL (₨25,124) | ₨19,082 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,421TL (₨13,988) | ₨12,146 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 419TL (₨4,128) | ₨3,419 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 71TL (₨703) | ₨678 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,423TL (₨23,856) | ₨29,148 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 694TL (₨6,832) | ₨10,326 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33TL (₨330) | ₨399 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL (₨278) | ₨250 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 235TL (₨2,313) | ₨2,330 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187TL (₨1,840) | ₨2,598 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 456TL (₨4,485) | ₨3,668 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320TL (₨3,153) | ₨2,755 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,078TL (₨2,206,128) | ₨921,658 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (₨64) | ₨79 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228TL (₨2,245) | ₨1,229 | + 83% | |
| 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) | 19TL (₨192) | ₨105 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (₨287) | ₨209 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (₨2,109) | ₨622 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (₨278) | ₨319 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (₨207) | ₨163 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (₨193) | ₨255 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (₨97) | ₨141 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (₨180) | ₨67 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL (₨355) | ₨240 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 114TL (₨1,123) | ₨1,189 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (₨465) | ₨473 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 175TL (₨1,726) | ₨1,675 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315TL (₨3,099) | ₨1,633 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54TL (₨532) | ₨597 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (₨158) | ₨195 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (₨229) | ₨190 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,813TL (₨37,537) | ₨35,885 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (₨8) | ₨5.16 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175TL (₨1,727) | ₨1,585 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (₨181) | ₨271 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 20% more expensive than in India
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