Cost of living in Turkey compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38TL (Rp 79,937) | Rp 62,230 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25TL (Rp 52,197) | Rp 52,137 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (Rp 26,766) | Rp 30,582 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.85TL (Rp 10,147) | Rp 18,388 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (Rp 23,633) | Rp 26,104 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.99TL (Rp 10,450) | Rp 14,341 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21TL (Rp 43,389) | Rp 77,272 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.01TL (Rp 10,494) | Rp 38,806 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.68TL (Rp 7,702) | Rp 19,485 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12TL (Rp 24,586) | Rp 32,212 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 71TL (Rp 148,248) | Rp 339,997 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.37TL (Rp 11,237) | Rp 15,796 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.15TL (Rp 4,501) | Rp 17,158 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,290TL (Rp 6,886,143) | Rp 10,152,500 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,102TL (Rp 4,398,959) | Rp 5,840,050 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 539TL (Rp 1,128,033) | Rp 772,430 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,205TL (Rp 4,616,488) | Rp 6,942,790 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,426TL (Rp 2,984,726) | Rp 3,311,200 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 411TL (Rp 859,720) | Rp 502,555 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65TL (Rp 135,302) | Rp 285,184 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,365TL (Rp 4,950,799) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 569TL (Rp 1,190,989) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31TL (Rp 65,589) | Rp 69,682 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26TL (Rp 53,944) | Rp 51,169 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 241TL (Rp 504,430) | Rp 655,076 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 164TL (Rp 342,799) | Rp 457,119 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400TL (Rp 837,910) | Rp 1,076,740 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 303TL (Rp 635,120) | Rp 1,007,380 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 174,240TL (Rp 364,725,636) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (Rp 13,924) | Rp 9,156 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 183TL (Rp 382,912) | Rp 330,672 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18TL (Rp 37,771) | Rp 30,938 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL (Rp 52,330) | Rp 82,186 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 208TL (Rp 435,123) | Rp 280,243 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21TL (Rp 43,646) | Rp 38,725 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (Rp 38,409) | Rp 26,962 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (Rp 36,628) | Rp 34,072 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (Rp 20,133) | Rp 16,791 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16TL (Rp 32,502) | Rp 13,618 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34TL (Rp 70,320) | Rp 63,841 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104TL (Rp 217,743) | Rp 184,270 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (Rp 97,866) | Rp 105,975 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 163TL (Rp 340,247) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 244TL (Rp 511,451) | Rp 413,601 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49TL (Rp 101,993) | Rp 152,100 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (Rp 30,197) | Rp 44,543 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21TL (Rp 44,347) | Rp 59,628 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,948TL (Rp 6,170,256) | Rp 6,860,790 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (Rp 1,535) | Rp 1,635 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183TL (Rp 382,717) | Rp 597,783 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17TL (Rp 35,951) | Rp 24,831 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia
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