- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 68% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (€4.23) | €13 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (€2.65) | €8 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (€1.29) | €4.52 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.46TL (€0.49) | €1.26 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (€1.32) | €3.89 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.21TL (€0.60) | €2.43 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (€2.06) | €5.25 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.87TL (€0.55) | €2.13 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.47TL (€0.35) | €1.10 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (€1.13) | €2.37 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.78TL (€0.54) | €2.32 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.89TL (€0.27) | €1.49 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 79% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,929TL (€418) | €2,149 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,784TL (€254) | €1,689 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 390TL (€56) | €153 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,156TL (€307) | €1,450 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,313TL (€187) | €1,064 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 312TL (€45) | €110 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (€8) | €43 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,724TL (€246) | €430 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397TL (€57) | €106 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (€3.34) | €11 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (€3.04) | €13 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 183TL (€26) | €82 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139TL (€20) | €34 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296TL (€42) | €88 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260TL (€37) | €98 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 65% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 114,574TL (€16,338) | €24,840 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.57TL (€0.79) | €1.38 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 174TL (€25) | €114 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (€1.80) | €5.01 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (€2.94) | €16 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 173TL (€25) | €55 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (€2.69) | €4.82 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (€1.75) | €3.26 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (€1.74) | €4.93 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.81TL (€0.83) | €2.05 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (€1.60) | €2.60 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (€4.10) | €15 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 68% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL (€13) | €38 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (€5.14) | €21 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139TL (€20) | €88 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175TL (€25) | €65 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (€4.77) | €11 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (€1.55) | €3.16 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (€2.15) | €5.86 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,025TL (€289) | €517 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55TL (€0.08) | €0.48 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 161TL (€23) | €45 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (€1.86) | €12 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 70% cheaper than in Ireland
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