Cost of living in Turkey compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 39% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (Rp 68,924) | Rp 48,150 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (Rp 47,315) | Rp 54,894 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (Rp 23,752) | Rp 30,099 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.74TL (Rp 9,873) | Rp 20,570 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14TL (Rp 23,619) | Rp 25,479 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.63TL (Rp 9,688) | Rp 16,222 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (Rp 40,801) | Rp 59,701 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.89TL (Rp 10,137) | Rp 37,956 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.07TL (Rp 5,279) | Rp 19,374 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (Rp 22,850) | Rp 34,923 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 82TL (Rp 141,473) | Rp 356,233 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (Rp 11,463) | Rp 19,537 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.45TL (Rp 4,221) | Rp 19,724 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,757TL (Rp 6,466,308) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,225TL (Rp 3,829,632) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 561TL (Rp 965,207) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,680TL (Rp 4,612,703) | Rp 6,604,130 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,476TL (Rp 2,540,591) | Rp 3,901,590 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 423TL (Rp 728,594) | Rp 813,523 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (Rp 126,391) | Rp 354,270 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,458TL (Rp 4,230,824) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 780TL (Rp 1,343,263) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35TL (Rp 59,980) | Rp 60,481 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32TL (Rp 55,785) | Rp 67,068 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL (Rp 417,128) | Rp 655,630 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202TL (Rp 348,075) | Rp 423,397 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 489TL (Rp 840,954) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358TL (Rp 615,554) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 235,100TL (Rp 404,686,469) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (Rp 11,509) | Rp 8,988 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 226TL (Rp 389,855) | Rp 237,123 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24TL (Rp 41,653) | Rp 23,300 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (Rp 49,288) | Rp 87,183 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (Rp 368,056) | Rp 254,843 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (Rp 48,018) | Rp 49,080 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (Rp 36,479) | Rp 19,454 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (Rp 34,490) | Rp 36,205 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (Rp 16,542) | Rp 18,007 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19TL (Rp 32,647) | Rp 11,130 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44TL (Rp 75,543) | Rp 86,706 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120TL (Rp 206,244) | Rp 166,095 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (Rp 80,798) | Rp 104,958 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 196TL (Rp 337,325) | Rp 520,784 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323TL (Rp 556,354) | Rp 388,033 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55TL (Rp 94,864) | Rp 111,803 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (Rp 29,468) | Rp 35,619 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (Rp 40,465) | Rp 47,498 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,099TL (Rp 7,056,382) | Rp 9,239,130 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (Rp 1,260) | Rp 1,799 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190TL (Rp 326,331) | Rp 579,157 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (Rp 32,066) | Rp 28,887 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia
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