Cost of living in Turkey compared to Italy
Currency:
Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (€9) | €17 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (€5.37) | €10 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (€2.86) | €5.52 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (€1.03) | €1.48 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (€2.37) | €3.71 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (€1.02) | €3.03 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (€4.76) | €7 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (€1.03) | €2.27 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (€0.75) | €1.75 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (€1.45) | €1.56 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (€1.30) | €2.30 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (€0.36) | €1.74 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (€936) | €1,937 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (€564) | €1,271 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (€79) | €198 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (€635) | €1,175 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (€408) | €797 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (€83) | €130 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (€8) | €26 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (€329) | €335 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (€127) | €132 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (€5.37) | €7 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (€4.27) | €11 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 21% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (€44) | €77 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (€34) | €34 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (€73) | €90 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (€66) | €117 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 5% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (€42,094) | €30,879 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (€1.06) | €1.84 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (€33) | €37 | - 10% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (€2.79) | €10 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (€4.54) | €10 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (€40) | €105 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (€7) | €6 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (€3.44) | €4.20 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (€3.23) | €3.51 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (€1.59) | €3.36 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (€2.16) | €2.90 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (€5.90) | €20 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (€38) | €39 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (€10) | €19 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (€30) | €78 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (€46) | €75 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (€9) | €10 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (€2.22) | €1.81 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (€3.06) | €5.39 | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (€648) | €830 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (€0.04) | €0.34 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (€46) | €56 | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (€1.59) | €6 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,005 prices entered by 572 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 37% cheaper than in Italy
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