Cost of living in Turkey compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59TL (Rp 55,724) | Rp 61,205 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43TL (Rp 41,106) | Rp 50,520 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27TL (Rp 25,716) | Rp 29,046 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9TL (Rp 8,695) | Rp 20,601 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 22TL (Rp 20,911) | Rp 23,048 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12TL (Rp 11,424) | Rp 14,630 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38TL (Rp 36,154) | Rp 66,405 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8TL (Rp 7,709) | Rp 43,134 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.88TL (Rp 5,570) | Rp 18,263 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20TL (Rp 19,046) | Rp 34,771 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115TL (Rp 108,828) | Rp 406,659 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11TL (Rp 10,398) | Rp 17,291 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79TL (Rp 3,592) | Rp 16,247 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,439TL (Rp 6,100,451) | Rp 11,852,300 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,653TL (Rp 3,461,293) | Rp 6,870,050 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,331TL (Rp 1,261,000) | Rp 801,210 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,876TL (Rp 4,620,066) | Rp 6,489,080 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,529TL (Rp 2,395,879) | Rp 3,134,800 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 897TL (Rp 849,968) | Rp 505,106 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90TL (Rp 85,669) | Rp 237,062 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,644TL (Rp 4,400,293) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,455TL (Rp 1,378,338) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52TL (Rp 49,604) | Rp 57,323 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79TL (Rp 75,244) | Rp 95,242 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 371TL (Rp 351,950) | Rp 648,513 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301TL (Rp 284,753) | Rp 480,172 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 762TL (Rp 721,952) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418TL (Rp 395,563) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 467,259TL (Rp 442,691,522) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14TL (Rp 13,726) | Rp 8,601 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 291TL (Rp 275,616) | Rp 419,026 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36TL (Rp 34,265) | Rp 22,598 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55TL (Rp 52,386) | Rp 89,583 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 268TL (Rp 253,886) | Rp 204,790 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43TL (Rp 40,350) | Rp 108,192 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34TL (Rp 31,856) | Rp 22,334 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28TL (Rp 26,542) | Rp 30,094 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17TL (Rp 16,258) | Rp 22,886 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25TL (Rp 23,294) | Rp 11,284 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49TL (Rp 46,886) | Rp 59,008 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199TL (Rp 188,948) | Rp 261,585 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74TL (Rp 69,832) | Rp 99,216 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 569TL (Rp 538,912) | Rp 251,127 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 469TL (Rp 444,175) | Rp 573,242 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82TL (Rp 77,346) | Rp 159,890 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29TL (Rp 27,050) | Rp 37,239 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39TL (Rp 36,534) | Rp 65,361 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,696TL (Rp 5,396,166) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99TL (Rp 941) | Rp 1,849 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 275TL (Rp 260,988) | Rp 509,555 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22TL (Rp 21,112) | Rp 32,683 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,842 prices entered by 611 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia
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