Cost of living in Turkey compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107TL (₨466) | ₨371 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94TL (₨408) | ₨339 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42TL (₨183) | ₨172 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (₨91) | ₨55 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36TL (₨154) | ₨90 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20TL (₨87) | ₨45 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71TL (₨308) | ₨236 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (₨71) | ₨162 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (₨51) | ₨32 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36TL (₨157) | ₨158 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 178TL (₨775) | ₨769 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22TL (₨97) | ₨88 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9TL (₨38) | ₨39 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,162TL (₨78,868) | ₨46,976 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,860TL (₨51,503) | ₨26,959 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,449TL (₨6,291) | ₨5,564 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,728TL (₨50,929) | ₨24,930 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,153TL (₨31,062) | ₨14,320 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,535TL (₨11,006) | ₨5,294 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 172TL (₨746) | ₨659 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,802TL (₨25,194) | ₨29,641 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,021TL (₨8,775) | ₨12,041 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121TL (₨524) | ₨548 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 127TL (₨551) | ₨442 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 914TL (₨3,968) | ₨2,594 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 631TL (₨2,742) | ₨2,556 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,703TL (₨7,393) | ₨4,248 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,281TL (₨5,565) | ₨3,070 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 796,239TL (₨3,457,640) | ₨1,062,730 | + 225% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (₨93) | ₨108 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 614TL (₨2,666) | ₨1,165 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is about the same as in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (₨145) | ₨126 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55TL (₨240) | ₨247 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 518TL (₨2,247) | ₨1,330 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52TL (₨227) | ₨392 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49TL (₨215) | ₨206 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36TL (₨156) | ₨267 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28TL (₨120) | ₨177 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30TL (₨131) | ₨88 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90TL (₨391) | ₨306 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Turkey | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293TL (₨1,271) | ₨1,485 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 159TL (₨689) | ₨647 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 473TL (₨2,056) | ₨1,500 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 552TL (₨2,398) | ₨1,809 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 136TL (₨588) | ₨641 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40TL (₨173) | ₨204 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 58TL (₨254) | ₨179 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,225TL (₨44,400) | ₨47,498 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43TL (₨6) | ₨1.06 | + 482% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539TL (₨2,339) | ₨1,773 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34TL (₨147) | ₨236 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 51% more expensive than in India
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