Cost of living in Turkey compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 55% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Turkey | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143TL (25 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112TL (20 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53TL (9 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22TL (3.89 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 53TL (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20TL (3.55 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 99TL (17 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17TL (3.02 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13TL (2.29 ₪) | 4.91 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42TL (7 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 278TL (49 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27TL (4.77 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8TL (1.47 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 62% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Turkey | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,269TL (3,745 ₪) | 9,439 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,103TL (2,131 ₪) | 6,963 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,671TL (294 ₪) | 890 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,555TL (2,387 ₪) | 5,615 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,002TL (1,409 ₪) | 4,155 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 960TL (169 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 156TL (27 ₪) | 101 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,554TL (978 ₪) | 1,838 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,118TL (373 ₪) | 467 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97TL (17 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 121TL (21 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 41% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Turkey | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 943TL (166 ₪) | 343 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 734TL (129 ₪) | 208 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,685TL (297 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,484TL (261 ₪) | 501 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Turkey | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 689,488TL (121,415 ₪) | 140,285 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (3.68 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 414TL (73 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Turkey | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56TL (10 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80TL (14 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 714TL (126 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73TL (13 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 78TL (14 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 53TL (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31TL (5.50 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45TL (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 128TL (23 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 42% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Turkey | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 454TL (80 ₪) | 167 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 159TL (28 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 730TL (129 ₪) | 308 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 933TL (164 ₪) | 291 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 253TL (44 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49TL (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 93TL (16 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,041TL (2,473 ₪) | 2,949 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00TL (0.18 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 826TL (146 ₪) | 260 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38TL (7 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Israel
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