Cost of living in Turkey compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (¥527) | ¥981 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28TL (¥362) | ¥700 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (¥184) | ¥414 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.79TL (¥76) | ¥205 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14TL (¥180) | ¥251 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.62TL (¥74) | ¥655 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (¥316) | ¥964 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.94TL (¥78) | ¥741 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.01TL (¥39) | ¥391 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (¥174) | ¥300 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 82TL (¥1,071) | ¥1,420 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (¥87) | ¥178 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.45TL (¥32) | ¥217 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 77% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,778TL (¥49,503) | ¥299,320 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,237TL (¥29,309) | ¥164,446 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 570TL (¥7,471) | ¥21,056 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,721TL (¥35,653) | ¥150,152 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,522TL (¥19,940) | ¥78,123 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 445TL (¥5,827) | ¥11,902 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 74TL (¥965) | ¥4,118 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,484TL (¥32,548) | ¥70,060 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 782TL (¥10,239) | ¥12,705 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35TL (¥458) | ¥794 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32TL (¥418) | ¥2,406 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 249TL (¥3,257) | ¥7,319 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 210TL (¥2,750) | ¥4,417 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 524TL (¥6,864) | ¥8,375 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 377TL (¥4,934) | ¥13,139 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 237,663TL (¥3,113,911) | ¥2,627,120 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (¥90) | ¥135 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 226TL (¥2,967) | ¥10,272 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24TL (¥311) | ¥1,148 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (¥350) | ¥1,229 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 216TL (¥2,834) | ¥5,176 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (¥365) | ¥803 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (¥279) | ¥611 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (¥265) | ¥528 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (¥126) | ¥152 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19TL (¥248) | ¥258 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44TL (¥583) | ¥3,156 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122TL (¥1,597) | ¥3,672 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (¥615) | ¥3,638 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199TL (¥2,601) | ¥16,372 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 329TL (¥4,306) | ¥6,066 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55TL (¥722) | ¥1,131 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18TL (¥233) | ¥435 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (¥308) | ¥548 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,144TL (¥54,289) | ¥55,862 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.82TL (¥11) | ¥53 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187TL (¥2,456) | ¥9,625 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (¥244) | ¥530 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in Japan
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