Cost of living in Turkey compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 412TL (¥1,508) | ¥1,035 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 294TL (¥1,078) | ¥817 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 173TL (¥635) | ¥618 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42TL (¥154) | ¥237 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 81TL (¥297) | ¥335 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45TL (¥164) | ¥439 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210TL (¥770) | ¥1,195 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 46TL (¥169) | ¥822 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24TL (¥87) | ¥509 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 87TL (¥320) | ¥312 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 602TL (¥2,205) | ¥1,267 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 63TL (¥230) | ¥276 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17TL (¥61) | ¥293 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,214TL (¥158,165) | ¥365,082 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,874TL (¥94,699) | ¥197,811 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,109TL (¥11,379) | ¥19,132 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 33,967TL (¥124,319) | ¥145,654 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,473TL (¥82,252) | ¥106,059 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,971TL (¥7,214) | ¥8,349 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 420TL (¥1,539) | ¥4,448 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,504TL (¥49,425) | ¥74,559 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,848TL (¥17,742) | ¥25,414 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 210TL (¥768) | ¥1,338 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258TL (¥945) | ¥2,815 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,426TL (¥8,879) | ¥9,315 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,754TL (¥6,421) | ¥5,103 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,559TL (¥13,025) | ¥9,892 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,374TL (¥16,010) | ¥12,189 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,630,200TL (¥5,966,546) | ¥3,060,780 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46TL (¥169) | ¥169 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,118TL (¥4,092) | ¥8,198 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 108TL (¥395) | ¥2,133 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 204TL (¥747) | ¥2,551 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,308TL (¥8,449) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 162TL (¥594) | ¥1,337 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 167TL (¥610) | ¥930 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156TL (¥572) | ¥622 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73TL (¥268) | ¥224 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 104TL (¥379) | ¥188 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 472TL (¥1,729) | ¥4,604 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,384TL (¥5,065) | ¥4,908 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 457TL (¥1,673) | ¥3,881 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,161TL (¥7,910) | ¥7,212 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,744TL (¥10,043) | ¥8,269 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 414TL (¥1,517) | ¥1,244 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 141TL (¥518) | ¥547 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 157TL (¥574) | ¥674 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,797TL (¥87,098) | ¥51,659 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6TL (¥23) | ¥52 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,085TL (¥7,632) | ¥9,530 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 76TL (¥279) | ¥613 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,735 prices entered by 353 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 25% cheaper than in Japan
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