- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 57% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (€4.93) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (€3.19) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (€1.59) | €4.49 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.76TL (€0.62) | €1.29 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (€1.64) | €3.88 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.51TL (€0.74) | €2.18 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (€2.47) | €6 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.12TL (€0.68) | €2.07 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.95TL (€0.48) | €1.33 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (€1.39) | €1.33 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52TL (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.08TL (€0.67) | €1.94 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.92TL (€0.32) | €1.24 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,948TL (€484) | €1,301 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,752TL (€288) | €881 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395TL (€65) | €132 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,119TL (€348) | €762 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,270TL (€209) | €525 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 292TL (€48) | €124 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (€9) | €23 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,841TL (€302) | €392 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402TL (€66) | €113 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (€3.85) | €4.48 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (€3.78) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 185TL (€30) | €85 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148TL (€24) | €33 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312TL (€51) | €92 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250TL (€41) | €112 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 127,293TL (€20,904) | €19,683 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (€1.00) | €1.52 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180TL (€30) | €36 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (€2.04) | €10 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22TL (€3.57) | €9 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 154TL (€25) | €86 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (€2.85) | €5.09 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (€2.25) | €3.59 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (€2.13) | €2.95 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (€1.09) | €2.24 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (€1.95) | €2.00 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27TL (€4.50) | €18 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 50% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90TL (€15) | €33 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140TL (€23) | €64 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 177TL (€29) | €64 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35TL (€5.82) | €9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (€1.86) | €1.58 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL (€2.68) | €4.97 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,208TL (€363) | €458 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66TL (€0.11) | €0.24 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 156TL (€26) | €57 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (€2.14) | €5.31 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 47% cheaper than in Italy
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