- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (€5.40) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (€3.29) | €8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (€1.62) | €4.32 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.43TL (€0.61) | €1.28 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (€1.64) | €3.86 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.05TL (€0.72) | €2.20 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (€2.57) | €6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.86TL (€0.69) | €2.02 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.42TL (€0.43) | €1.32 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (€1.40) | €1.34 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49TL (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73TL (€0.67) | €2.01 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.89TL (€0.34) | €1.27 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 57% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,797TL (€500) | €1,279 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,759TL (€314) | €872 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 374TL (€67) | €130 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,122TL (€379) | €791 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,302TL (€233) | €550 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308TL (€55) | €128 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (€10) | €23 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,706TL (€305) | €390 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397TL (€71) | €113 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (€4.21) | €4.77 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (€3.84) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 185TL (€33) | €85 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138TL (€25) | €35 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291TL (€52) | €91 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 262TL (€47) | €120 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 112,738TL (€20,149) | €20,246 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47TL (€0.98) | €1.49 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172TL (€31) | €35 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (€2.18) | €9 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (€3.65) | €9 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 172TL (€31) | €84 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL (€3.26) | €4.99 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (€2.18) | €3.43 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (€2.15) | €3.08 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.74TL (€1.03) | €2.22 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (€1.98) | €2.02 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (€5.00) | €18 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL (€17) | €32 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (€6) | €17 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139TL (€25) | €68 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178TL (€32) | €63 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (€5.96) | €9 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (€1.95) | €1.58 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (€2.69) | €5.00 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,983TL (€354) | €479 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54TL (€0.10) | €0.24 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160TL (€29) | €59 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (€2.33) | €5.28 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in Italy
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