Cost of living in Turkey compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 64% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (€4.46) | €14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (€3.01) | €8 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (€1.42) | €4.59 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.42TL (€0.60) | €1.04 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (€1.42) | €3.46 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60TL (€0.62) | €2.38 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (€2.57) | €4.59 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.60TL (€0.62) | €2.21 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.23TL (€0.36) | €1.21 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (€1.42) | €2.41 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78TL (€9) | €12 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL (€0.69) | €2.28 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.40TL (€0.26) | €1.36 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 79% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,622TL (€400) | €2,294 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,214TL (€245) | €1,745 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 566TL (€63) | €160 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,609TL (€288) | €1,531 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,446TL (€160) | €1,293 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 451TL (€50) | €89 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72TL (€8) | €33 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,427TL (€268) | €354 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 674TL (€74) | €108 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32TL (€3.54) | €7 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27TL (€3.02) | €12 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 235TL (€26) | €63 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187TL (€21) | €32 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 456TL (€50) | €85 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320TL (€35) | €87 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 65% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,078TL (€24,749) | €26,934 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (€0.72) | €1.29 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223TL (€25) | €132 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 53% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19TL (€2.15) | €6 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (€3.22) | €14 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (€24) | €56 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (€3.11) | €4.83 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (€2.32) | €3.04 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (€2.17) | €4.50 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (€1.09) | €2.12 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (€2.02) | €2.35 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL (€3.99) | €18 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 114TL (€13) | €40 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (€5.21) | €22 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 175TL (€19) | €109 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315TL (€35) | €66 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54TL (€5.96) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (€1.78) | €3.68 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (€2.57) | €6 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,813TL (€421) | €411 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (€0.09) | €0.39 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 172TL (€19) | €46 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (€2.03) | €14 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 68% cheaper than in Ireland
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