- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (Rp 89,886) | Rp 64,340 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (Rp 55,223) | Rp 49,369 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (Rp 27,050) | Rp 27,749 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.44TL (Rp 10,312) | Rp 19,322 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (Rp 27,539) | Rp 26,280 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.04TL (Rp 12,108) | Rp 13,159 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (Rp 43,023) | Rp 58,741 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.86TL (Rp 11,558) | Rp 34,738 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.41TL (Rp 7,225) | Rp 16,336 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (Rp 23,429) | Rp 31,183 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (Rp 148,736) | Rp 350,688 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73TL (Rp 11,171) | Rp 20,541 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.86TL (Rp 5,563) | Rp 17,283 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,792TL (Rp 8,362,714) | Rp 11,994,600 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,751TL (Rp 5,246,644) | Rp 8,182,480 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380TL (Rp 1,138,487) | Rp 1,012,480 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,120TL (Rp 6,351,878) | Rp 8,301,080 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,302TL (Rp 3,900,824) | Rp 4,626,780 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 314TL (Rp 941,235) | Rp 668,355 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (Rp 159,248) | Rp 295,762 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,706TL (Rp 5,111,567) | Rp 4,638,080 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397TL (Rp 1,190,318) | Rp 1,651,040 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (Rp 70,590) | Rp 49,451 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (Rp 64,349) | Rp 49,438 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 185TL (Rp 555,068) | Rp 588,514 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 137TL (Rp 409,306) | Rp 399,628 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291TL (Rp 873,065) | Rp 1,006,490 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 261TL (Rp 780,689) | Rp 1,001,410 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 112,951TL (Rp 338,367,608) | Rp 445,250,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.48TL (Rp 16,427) | Rp 8,822 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172TL (Rp 516,447) | Rp 317,976 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (Rp 36,211) | Rp 18,285 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (Rp 60,742) | Rp 73,114 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 170TL (Rp 510,021) | Rp 346,655 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL (Rp 54,673) | Rp 35,210 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (Rp 36,328) | Rp 20,752 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (Rp 35,591) | Rp 31,100 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.77TL (Rp 17,291) | Rp 12,324 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (Rp 33,171) | Rp 12,609 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (Rp 84,204) | Rp 95,162 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL (Rp 277,675) | Rp 213,406 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (Rp 107,877) | Rp 96,854 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139TL (Rp 416,430) | Rp 384,079 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178TL (Rp 533,639) | Rp 488,104 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (Rp 99,941) | Rp 131,595 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (Rp 32,767) | Rp 48,818 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (Rp 45,190) | Rp 59,752 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,991TL (Rp 5,963,096) | Rp 8,265,020 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54TL (Rp 1,619) | Rp 1,530 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160TL (Rp 478,186) | Rp 576,215 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (Rp 39,083) | Rp 23,129 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia
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