- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 65% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (€4.57) | €13 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (€2.87) | €8 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (€1.44) | €4.45 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.63TL (€0.55) | €1.26 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (€1.46) | €3.92 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.41TL (€0.67) | €2.45 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (€2.25) | €5.21 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.02TL (€0.61) | €2.25 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.78TL (€0.42) | €1.13 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (€1.24) | €2.36 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (€8) | €13 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.95TL (€0.60) | €2.32 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10TL (€0.32) | €1.52 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 78% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,956TL (€447) | €2,143 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,773TL (€268) | €1,696 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 402TL (€61) | €153 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,103TL (€318) | €1,476 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,282TL (€194) | €1,089 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 299TL (€45) | €110 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (€8) | €42 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,750TL (€265) | €413 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 384TL (€58) | €104 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (€3.45) | €11 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (€3.38) | €13 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 47% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 188TL (€28) | €80 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150TL (€23) | €35 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307TL (€46) | €88 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250TL (€38) | €98 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 121,421TL (€18,368) | €24,767 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.87TL (€0.89) | €1.40 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176TL (€27) | €111 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (€1.97) | €4.98 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22TL (€3.32) | €16 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 162TL (€24) | €56 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20TL (€3.00) | €4.73 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (€2.04) | €3.08 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (€1.90) | €4.82 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6TL (€0.93) | €1.88 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (€1.70) | €2.40 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (€4.22) | €15 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 65% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL (€14) | €39 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (€5.46) | €22 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155TL (€23) | €84 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176TL (€27) | €67 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (€5.17) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (€1.71) | €3.22 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL (€2.44) | €5.93 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,100TL (€318) | €517 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.62TL (€0.09) | €0.48 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159TL (€24) | €46 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (€1.98) | €12 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 67% cheaper than in Ireland
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