- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 55% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (€5.02) | €13 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (€3.27) | €8 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (€1.69) | €4.51 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85TL (€0.63) | €1.29 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (€1.71) | €3.66 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.71TL (€0.78) | €2.07 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16TL (€2.60) | €7 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.27TL (€0.70) | €1.95 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.30TL (€0.54) | €1.20 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (€1.45) | €1.36 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54TL (€9) | €8 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.22TL (€0.70) | €1.90 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.94TL (€0.32) | €1.10 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,998TL (€495) | €1,323 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,778TL (€293) | €900 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 422TL (€70) | €135 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,145TL (€354) | €806 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,251TL (€206) | €544 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 312TL (€51) | €103 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (€9) | €24 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,893TL (€312) | €368 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 443TL (€73) | €109 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (€4.08) | €4.41 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (€3.48) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 198TL (€33) | €81 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156TL (€26) | €33 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321TL (€53) | €96 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 258TL (€43) | €122 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 13% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 135,801TL (€22,406) | €21,830 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (€1.03) | €1.54 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 182TL (€30) | €35 | - 15% | |
| 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 (€2.06) | €8 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (€3.41) | €8 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 161TL (€27) | €84 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (€2.87) | €5.08 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (€2.29) | €3.53 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (€2.18) | €3.33 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (€1.15) | €2.11 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (€1.99) | €2.01 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (€4.82) | €18 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 87TL (€14) | €35 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 141TL (€23) | €72 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189TL (€31) | €67 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36TL (€5.93) | €9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (€1.95) | €1.63 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL (€2.75) | €5.21 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,390TL (€394) | €454 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (€0.11) | €0.20 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155TL (€26) | €65 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (€2.16) | €5.37 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in Italy
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