- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (¥708) | ¥1,060 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (¥431) | ¥668 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (¥212) | ¥489 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.43TL (¥81) | ¥205 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (¥216) | ¥304 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.05TL (¥95) | ¥805 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (¥337) | ¥1,035 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.86TL (¥90) | ¥757 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.42TL (¥57) | ¥427 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (¥183) | ¥292 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49TL (¥1,158) | ¥1,706 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73TL (¥88) | ¥200 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.89TL (¥44) | ¥203 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,793TL (¥65,479) | ¥248,070 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,754TL (¥41,128) | ¥141,665 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 374TL (¥8,776) | ¥19,065 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,122TL (¥49,742) | ¥129,819 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,302TL (¥30,532) | ¥88,209 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308TL (¥7,227) | ¥13,050 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (¥1,251) | ¥4,177 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,706TL (¥40,004) | ¥59,797 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397TL (¥9,316) | ¥18,392 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (¥552) | ¥848 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (¥504) | ¥2,575 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 185TL (¥4,344) | ¥8,514 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138TL (¥3,237) | ¥4,244 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291TL (¥6,813) | ¥8,631 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 262TL (¥6,133) | ¥13,887 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 112,738TL (¥2,643,161) | ¥2,423,970 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47TL (¥128) | ¥137 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172TL (¥4,039) | ¥10,170 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (¥286) | ¥1,229 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (¥478) | ¥998 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 172TL (¥4,030) | ¥4,043 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL (¥428) | ¥491 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (¥286) | ¥659 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (¥282) | ¥499 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.74TL (¥134) | ¥124 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (¥260) | ¥248 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (¥656) | ¥3,314 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL (¥2,183) | ¥4,543 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (¥847) | ¥3,386 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139TL (¥3,259) | ¥10,226 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178TL (¥4,177) | ¥7,804 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (¥782) | ¥918 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (¥256) | ¥479 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (¥353) | ¥573 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,983TL (¥46,486) | ¥53,237 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54TL (¥13) | ¥44 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160TL (¥3,755) | ¥11,808 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (¥306) | ¥546 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 55% cheaper than in Japan
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