Cost of living in Turkey compared to Iran
Currency:
Food | - 84% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 84% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Turkey | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (﷼ 431,273) | ﷼ 2,425,480 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (﷼ 244,671) | ﷼ 2,636,560 | - 91% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (﷼ 130,483) | ﷼ 962,120 | - 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (﷼ 46,937) | ﷼ 325,153 | - 86% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (﷼ 108,172) | ﷼ 685,540 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (﷼ 46,522) | ﷼ 294,916 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (﷼ 217,121) | ﷼ 937,877 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (﷼ 46,860) | ﷼ 456,200 | - 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (﷼ 34,276) | ﷼ 214,507 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (﷼ 66,268) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (﷼ 351,231) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (﷼ 59,366) | ﷼ 358,063 | - 83% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (﷼ 16,293) | ﷼ 125,434 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 89% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 89% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Turkey | Iran | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (﷼ 42,683,098) | ﷼ 348,896,000 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (﷼ 25,702,563) | ﷼ 192,000,000 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (﷼ 3,612,881) | ﷼ 46,610,800 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (﷼ 28,935,385) | ﷼ 259,095,000 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (﷼ 18,584,142) | ﷼ 167,809,000 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (﷼ 3,780,520) | ﷼ 28,887,100 | - 87% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (﷼ 349,258) | ﷼ 2,388,580 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (﷼ 14,977,488) | ﷼ 145,035,000 | - 90% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (﷼ 5,773,494) | ﷼ 140,280,000 | - 96% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (﷼ 244,851) | ﷼ 1,853,050 | - 87% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (﷼ 194,734) | ﷼ 1,188,560 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 92% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 92% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Turkey | Iran | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (﷼ 2,007,895) | ﷼ 16,511,000 | - 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (﷼ 1,568,772) | ﷼ 21,931,200 | - 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (﷼ 3,346,609) | ﷼ 61,551,600 | - 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (﷼ 3,018,999) | ﷼ 29,525,800 | - 90% | |
Transportation | - 82% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 82% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Turkey | Iran | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (﷼ 1,919,051,579) | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 | - 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (﷼ 48,357) | ﷼ 29,904 | + 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (﷼ 1,511,891) | ﷼ 5,263,230 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 88% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 88% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Turkey | Iran | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (﷼ 127,260) | ﷼ 1,663,600 | - 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (﷼ 207,107) | ﷼ 1,988,630 | - 90% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (﷼ 1,804,185) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (﷼ 297,818) | ﷼ 1,655,540 | - 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (﷼ 157,008) | ﷼ 2,066,400 | - 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (﷼ 147,323) | ﷼ 713,362 | - 79% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (﷼ 72,668) | ﷼ 736,864 | - 90% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (﷼ 98,628) | ﷼ 804,447 | - 88% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (﷼ 268,879) | ﷼ 1,322,090 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 85% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 85% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Turkey | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (﷼ 1,719,293) | ﷼ 5,403,060 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (﷼ 464,517) | ﷼ 1,272,100 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (﷼ 1,368,571) | ﷼ 8,472,430 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (﷼ 2,111,102) | ﷼ 11,254,100 | - 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (﷼ 405,654) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (﷼ 101,136) | ﷼ 894,748 | - 89% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (﷼ 139,705) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (﷼ 29,561,256) | ﷼ 375,807,000 | - 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (﷼ 1,694) | ﷼ 19,460 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (﷼ 2,089,499) | ﷼ 11,150,900 | - 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (﷼ 72,477) | ﷼ 1,467,460 | - 95% | |
TOTAL | - 86% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,501 prices entered by 450 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 86% cheaper than in Iran
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