Cost of living in Turkey compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36TL (€5.52) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23TL (€3.53) | €8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (€1.86) | €4.36 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.55TL (€0.70) | €1.23 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (€1.72) | €3.41 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.34TL (€0.82) | €1.96 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL (€2.76) | €7 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.77TL (€0.73) | €1.80 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16TL (€0.64) | €1.31 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11TL (€1.68) | €1.30 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64TL (€10) | €7 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.06TL (€0.77) | €1.92 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.04TL (€0.31) | €1.30 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 57% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,221TL (€492) | €1,319 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,934TL (€296) | €935 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 522TL (€80) | €118 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,242TL (€343) | €808 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,416TL (€216) | €619 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 392TL (€60) | €89 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63TL (€10) | €23 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,298TL (€351) | €342 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 561TL (€86) | €107 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29TL (€4.50) | €4.80 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25TL (€3.81) | €10 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL (€37) | €83 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 156TL (€24) | €30 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 395TL (€60) | €87 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319TL (€49) | €115 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 165,152TL (€25,253) | €22,930 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (€1.04) | €1.55 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177TL (€27) | €36 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (€2.44) | €7 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (€4.09) | €9 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196TL (€30) | €79 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21TL (€3.23) | €4.39 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (€2.69) | €3.10 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (€2.53) | €2.71 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (€1.34) | €2.05 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (€2.28) | €1.70 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34TL (€5.23) | €16 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104TL (€16) | €35 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 45TL (€7) | €17 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 163TL (€25) | €87 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212TL (€32) | €62 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42TL (€6) | €9 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (€2.16) | €1.46 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20TL (€3.13) | €5.01 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,990TL (€457) | €433 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75TL (€0.12) | €0.14 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186TL (€28) | €59 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16TL (€2.41) | €5.38 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 42% cheaper than in Italy
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