Cost of living in Turkey compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 36% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkey | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 313TL (₨813) | ₨411 | + 98% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 187TL (₨485) | ₨342 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 101TL (₨263) | ₨167 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (₨93) | ₨60 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 84TL (₨217) | ₨88 | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (₨92) | ₨47 | + 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 178TL (₨462) | ₨240 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35TL (₨90) | ₨181 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (₨68) | ₨31 | + 116% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (₨133) | ₨156 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 264TL (₨686) | ₨896 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (₨119) | ₨95 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12TL (₨31) | ₨39 | - 21% | |
Housing | + 75% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkey | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,872TL (₨95,747) | ₨45,467 | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,914TL (₨51,711) | ₨26,103 | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,102TL (₨8,055) | ₨4,799 | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,679TL (₨58,891) | ₨26,468 | + 123% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,963TL (₨36,259) | ₨15,450 | + 135% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,638TL (₨6,851) | ₨4,346 | + 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (₨698) | ₨591 | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,024TL (₨31,222) | ₨29,693 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,514TL (₨11,723) | ₨10,335 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185TL (₨480) | ₨454 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 151TL (₨392) | ₨649 | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkey | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,550TL (₨4,025) | ₨2,389 | + 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,036TL (₨2,691) | ₨2,946 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,671TL (₨6,936) | ₨4,091 | + 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,548TL (₨6,617) | ₨2,991 | + 121% | |
Transportation | + 76% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkey | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,465,620TL (₨3,805,829) | ₨1,894,370 | + 101% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (₨97) | ₨102 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,050TL (₨2,726) | ₨1,088 | + 151% | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkey | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (₨254) | ₨137 | + 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (₨414) | ₨265 | + 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,317TL (₨3,419) | ₨957 | + 257% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (₨595) | ₨388 | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 131TL (₨340) | ₨199 | + 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 119TL (₨309) | ₨289 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (₨145) | ₨156 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 73TL (₨190) | ₨80 | + 136% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210TL (₨544) | ₨283 | + 92% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkey | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,061TL (₨2,754) | ₨1,495 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (₨928) | ₨688 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (₨2,734) | ₨1,603 | + 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,275TL (₨3,311) | ₨2,165 | + 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (₨810) | ₨644 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77TL (₨200) | ₨190 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (₨279) | ₨190 | + 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (₨59,056) | ₨49,034 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (₨3.38) | ₨1.67 | + 103% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,243TL (₨3,228) | ₨1,607 | + 101% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 54TL (₨139) | ₨288 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | + 61% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,770 prices entered by 1,402 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 61% more expensive than in India
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