Cost of living in Turkey compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 33% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47TL (₨259) | ₨345 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33TL (₨183) | ₨288 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20TL (₨107) | ₨146 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7TL (₨40) | ₨54 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17TL (₨95) | ₨81 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6TL (₨36) | ₨36 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30TL (₨163) | ₨228 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7TL (₨37) | ₨157 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.86TL (₨21) | ₨29 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16TL (₨87) | ₨146 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 94TL (₨517) | ₨679 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9TL (₨47) | ₨90 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.80TL (₨15) | ₨35 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,027TL (₨22,077) | ₨29,804 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,639TL (₨14,467) | ₨20,397 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 726TL (₨3,981) | ₨4,123 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,040TL (₨16,671) | ₨20,000 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,941TL (₨10,642) | ₨13,091 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 529TL (₨2,900) | ₨5,317 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 83TL (₨456) | ₨666 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,128TL (₨17,152) | ₨28,029 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,129TL (₨6,189) | ₨11,430 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42TL (₨232) | ₨350 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42TL (₨231) | ₨509 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 39% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 352TL (₨1,927) | ₨2,321 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 230TL (₨1,260) | ₨2,519 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 608TL (₨3,334) | ₨3,731 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 393TL (₨2,153) | ₨2,851 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 310,753TL (₨1,703,857) | ₨1,021,150 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8TL (₨45) | ₨96 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224TL (₨1,227) | ₨1,210 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 19% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36TL (₨196) | ₨107 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41TL (₨222) | ₨218 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 278TL (₨1,522) | ₨605 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33TL (₨183) | ₨376 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24TL (₨131) | ₨192 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25TL (₨135) | ₨268 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13TL (₨72) | ₨164 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (₨99) | ₨80 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45TL (₨248) | ₨245 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 26% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 151TL (₨828) | ₨1,199 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58TL (₨317) | ₨486 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 227TL (₨1,242) | ₨1,354 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366TL (₨2,008) | ₨1,712 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58TL (₨318) | ₨684 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21TL (₨113) | ₨204 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28TL (₨153) | ₨173 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,263TL (₨23,376) | ₨44,632 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.88TL (₨4.83) | ₨2.32 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 213TL (₨1,166) | ₨1,393 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (₨103) | ₨279 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 21% cheaper than in India
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