Cost of living in Turkey compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 137TL (€7) | €18 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97TL (€4.66) | €9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45TL (€2.17) | €4.99 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (€1.00) | €1.31 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39TL (€1.86) | €3.65 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22TL (€1.05) | €2.74 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 70TL (€3.38) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17TL (€0.81) | €2.20 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (€0.56) | €1.69 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38TL (€1.81) | €1.43 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 276TL (€13) | €8 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25TL (€1.21) | €1.92 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7TL (€0.36) | €1.28 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,470TL (€842) | €1,243 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,966TL (€528) | €938 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,883TL (€91) | €160 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,049TL (€581) | €854 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,173TL (€346) | €664 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,177TL (€57) | €122 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 142TL (€7) | €25 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,496TL (€265) | €329 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,161TL (€104) | €136 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 98TL (€4.72) | €5.42 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 82TL (€3.94) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 27% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 889TL (€43) | €70 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 573TL (€28) | €37 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,493TL (€72) | €83 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,538TL (€74) | €105 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 658,736TL (€31,747) | €25,513 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL (€0.96) | €1.83 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 507TL (€24) | €35 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42TL (€2.02) | €11 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58TL (€2.78) | €13 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 621TL (€30) | €72 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 76TL (€3.65) | €5.45 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67TL (€3.21) | €3.22 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 54TL (€2.59) | €2.90 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38TL (€1.82) | €1.79 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43TL (€2.06) | €1.96 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 149TL (€7) | €19 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 425TL (€21) | €40 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160TL (€8) | €17 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 868TL (€42) | €74 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,040TL (€50) | €73 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 220TL (€11) | €8 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49TL (€2.37) | €1.90 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75TL (€3.64) | €5.50 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,592TL (€655) | €547 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.29TL (€0.06) | €0.28 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 797TL (€38) | €48 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36TL (€1.73) | €5.58 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,086 prices entered by 734 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 36% cheaper than in Italy
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