- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 60% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (€4.92) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (€3.24) | €8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (€1.65) | €4.48 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.78TL (€0.62) | €1.26 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (€1.69) | €3.72 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.62TL (€0.76) | €2.44 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (€2.52) | €5.26 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.18TL (€0.69) | €2.21 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.09TL (€0.51) | €1.14 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (€1.41) | €2.37 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52TL (€9) | €13 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.12TL (€0.68) | €2.32 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.91TL (€0.32) | €1.53 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 75% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,965TL (€489) | €2,142 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,805TL (€298) | €1,701 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 417TL (€69) | €149 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,177TL (€359) | €1,480 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,301TL (€215) | €1,099 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 298TL (€49) | €109 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (€9) | €43 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,846TL (€305) | €397 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 413TL (€68) | €110 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (€3.99) | €9 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (€3.78) | €12 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 43% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 192TL (€32) | €81 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 151TL (€25) | €36 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 316TL (€52) | €87 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 255TL (€42) | €103 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 55% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,418TL (€21,683) | €24,566 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (€1.02) | €1.41 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 181TL (€30) | €109 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (€2.10) | €5.62 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22TL (€3.57) | €18 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 162TL (€27) | €55 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (€2.87) | €4.82 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (€2.29) | €3.03 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (€2.17) | €4.78 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (€1.15) | €1.86 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (€1.99) | €2.30 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (€4.70) | €15 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88TL (€14) | €38 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (€6) | €22 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140TL (€23) | €94 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189TL (€31) | €68 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36TL (€5.95) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (€1.95) | €3.23 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL (€2.74) | €5.89 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,309TL (€381) | €507 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (€0.11) | €0.41 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 154TL (€25) | €45 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (€2.16) | €12 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 62% cheaper than in Ireland
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