Cost of living in Turkey compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 58% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (€4.49) | €13 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (€2.99) | €8 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (€1.45) | €4.42 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.46TL (€0.61) | €1.21 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (€1.43) | €3.57 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.58TL (€0.62) | €2.19 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (€2.56) | €7 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.61TL (€0.63) | €1.98 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.21TL (€0.36) | €1.30 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (€1.44) | €1.21 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78TL (€9) | €7 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL (€0.71) | €1.81 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.37TL (€0.27) | €0.97 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 62% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,635TL (€407) | €1,036 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,202TL (€246) | €739 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 554TL (€62) | €118 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,528TL (€283) | €816 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,398TL (€156) | €543 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 433TL (€48) | €91 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72TL (€8) | €24 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,399TL (€268) | €370 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 697TL (€78) | €116 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34TL (€3.76) | €5.97 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL (€3.14) | €11 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237TL (€27) | €85 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 188TL (€21) | €35 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 452TL (€51) | €84 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319TL (€36) | €107 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 22% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 225,918TL (€25,270) | €24,523 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (€0.73) | €1.43 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228TL (€26) | €37 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 55% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20TL (€2.21) | €5.59 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL (€2.82) | €9 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (€24) | €83 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27TL (€3.03) | €5.60 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (€2.30) | €3.59 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (€2.21) | €2.59 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (€1.08) | €2.09 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (€2.03) | €2.00 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39TL (€4.31) | €18 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110TL (€12) | €35 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (€5.21) | €18 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 181TL (€20) | €84 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 311TL (€35) | €68 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54TL (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (€1.80) | €1.68 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (€2.62) | €4.81 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,838TL (€429) | €462 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (€0.09) | €0.23 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 179TL (€20) | €47 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (€2.05) | €5.54 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Italy
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