Cost of living in Turkey compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 441TL (Rp 178,204) | Rp 74,240 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299TL (Rp 120,670) | Rp 64,404 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 137TL (Rp 55,395) | Rp 43,127 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42TL (Rp 16,837) | Rp 26,464 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86TL (Rp 34,750) | Rp 32,847 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50TL (Rp 20,319) | Rp 18,993 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 191TL (Rp 77,035) | Rp 72,901 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 47TL (Rp 18,929) | Rp 45,403 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25TL (Rp 10,195) | Rp 22,376 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 86TL (Rp 34,946) | Rp 45,821 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 537TL (Rp 216,949) | Rp 334,753 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60TL (Rp 24,181) | Rp 18,943 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18TL (Rp 7,383) | Rp 19,509 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,630TL (Rp 19,656,942) | Rp 19,342,700 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,736TL (Rp 12,019,661) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,917TL (Rp 1,179,144) | Rp 2,134,520 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 35,299TL (Rp 14,268,350) | Rp 17,742,000 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,298TL (Rp 9,013,351) | Rp 11,274,600 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,982TL (Rp 801,264) | Rp 1,559,960 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 442TL (Rp 178,809) | Rp 303,658 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,159TL (Rp 5,723,444) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,691TL (Rp 1,896,339) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 199TL (Rp 80,282) | Rp 91,402 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284TL (Rp 114,744) | Rp 83,441 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,343TL (Rp 946,947) | Rp 651,126 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,747TL (Rp 706,253) | Rp 458,661 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,897TL (Rp 1,575,073) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,491TL (Rp 1,815,387) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,638,260TL (Rp 662,209,513) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46TL (Rp 18,742) | Rp 12,395 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,264TL (Rp 510,742) | Rp 535,183 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 108TL (Rp 43,578) | Rp 22,456 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 204TL (Rp 82,553) | Rp 96,147 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,308TL (Rp 933,090) | Rp 264,826 | + 252% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 162TL (Rp 65,616) | Rp 66,604 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 167TL (Rp 67,409) | Rp 26,592 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156TL (Rp 63,174) | Rp 33,023 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73TL (Rp 29,602) | Rp 27,953 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 104TL (Rp 41,902) | Rp 21,349 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 472TL (Rp 190,917) | Rp 84,361 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,340TL (Rp 541,842) | Rp 468,169 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 541TL (Rp 218,667) | Rp 96,262 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,789TL (Rp 723,254) | Rp 496,791 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,833TL (Rp 1,145,073) | Rp 836,381 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 456TL (Rp 184,334) | Rp 150,000 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 153TL (Rp 61,821) | Rp 54,336 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 175TL (Rp 70,791) | Rp 75,755 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,031TL (Rp 9,713,613) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6TL (Rp 2,529) | Rp 2,388 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,319TL (Rp 937,553) | Rp 433,566 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 78TL (Rp 31,697) | Rp 46,882 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia
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