Cost of living in Turkey compared to Indonesia
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Turkey is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (Rp 161,359) | Rp 51,111 | + 216% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (Rp 91,542) | Rp 61,877 | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (Rp 48,820) | Rp 30,423 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (Rp 17,561) | Rp 22,265 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (Rp 40,472) | Rp 28,853 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (Rp 17,406) | Rp 17,001 | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (Rp 81,235) | Rp 65,310 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (Rp 17,532) | Rp 46,717 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (Rp 12,824) | Rp 20,220 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (Rp 24,794) | Rp 35,818 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (Rp 131,412) | Rp 361,559 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (Rp 22,211) | Rp 21,133 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (Rp 6,096) | Rp 20,433 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (Rp 15,969,683) | Rp 22,706,200 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (Rp 9,616,495) | Rp 12,226,400 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (Rp 1,351,742) | Rp 1,735,350 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (Rp 10,826,040) | Rp 9,185,280 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (Rp 6,953,171) | Rp 4,750,620 | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (Rp 1,414,464) | Rp 1,250,250 | + 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (Rp 130,673) | Rp 355,074 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (Rp 5,603,758) | Rp 3,775,180 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (Rp 2,160,126) | Rp 1,744,390 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (Rp 91,610) | Rp 56,362 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (Rp 72,859) | Rp 90,892 | - 20% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (Rp 751,245) | Rp 737,605 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (Rp 586,949) | Rp 511,282 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (Rp 1,252,118) | Rp 1,342,120 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (Rp 1,129,544) | Rp 1,400,490 | - 19% | |
Transportation | + 65% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (Rp 718,004,234) | Rp 527,598,000 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (Rp 18,093) | Rp 12,409 | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (Rp 565,667) | Rp 230,891 | + 145% | |
Personal Care | + 68% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (Rp 47,614) | Rp 27,948 | + 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (Rp 77,488) | Rp 35,309 | + 119% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (Rp 675,027) | Rp 328,198 | + 106% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (Rp 111,427) | Rp 114,524 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (Rp 58,744) | Rp 23,749 | + 147% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (Rp 55,120) | Rp 34,773 | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (Rp 27,189) | Rp 33,895 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (Rp 36,901) | Rp 9,939 | + 271% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (Rp 100,600) | Rp 114,835 | - 12% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Turkey | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (Rp 643,265) | Rp 209,471 | + 207% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (Rp 173,797) | Rp 119,365 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (Rp 512,045) | Rp 400,000 | + 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (Rp 789,859) | Rp 432,378 | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (Rp 151,774) | Rp 157,306 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (Rp 37,840) | Rp 40,476 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (Rp 52,270) | Rp 57,564 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (Rp 11,060,207) | Rp 10,732,200 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (Rp 634) | Rp 1,881 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (Rp 781,776) | Rp 501,142 | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (Rp 27,117) | Rp 36,781 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,292 prices entered by 464 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia
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