- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (¥603) | ¥1,062 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (¥378) | ¥694 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (¥190) | ¥441 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.65TL (¥73) | ¥202 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (¥194) | ¥293 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.45TL (¥89) | ¥754 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (¥299) | ¥924 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.03TL (¥80) | ¥653 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.81TL (¥56) | ¥401 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (¥163) | ¥280 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (¥996) | ¥1,689 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.95TL (¥79) | ¥197 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.11TL (¥42) | ¥199 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,955TL (¥58,867) | ¥210,700 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,762TL (¥35,109) | ¥121,994 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 406TL (¥8,082) | ¥21,223 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,104TL (¥41,926) | ¥113,438 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,273TL (¥25,363) | ¥71,567 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 298TL (¥5,946) | ¥12,789 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (¥1,057) | ¥3,965 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,776TL (¥35,389) | ¥55,558 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388TL (¥7,737) | ¥18,276 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (¥456) | ¥711 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (¥445) | ¥2,062 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 189TL (¥3,757) | ¥7,354 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150TL (¥2,981) | ¥4,823 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307TL (¥6,125) | ¥8,419 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 251TL (¥5,006) | ¥14,523 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,332TL (¥2,437,146) | ¥2,587,360 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.88TL (¥117) | ¥143 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177TL (¥3,516) | ¥11,085 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (¥257) | ¥1,278 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22TL (¥434) | ¥1,019 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 161TL (¥3,207) | ¥3,562 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20TL (¥399) | ¥612 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (¥270) | ¥680 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (¥252) | ¥455 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6TL (¥125) | ¥144 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (¥228) | ¥229 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (¥556) | ¥3,114 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92TL (¥1,841) | ¥4,326 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (¥719) | ¥3,385 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156TL (¥3,104) | ¥14,181 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173TL (¥3,447) | ¥8,294 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (¥684) | ¥964 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (¥226) | ¥479 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL (¥320) | ¥586 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,129TL (¥42,408) | ¥49,094 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.62TL (¥12) | ¥56 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160TL (¥3,197) | ¥10,897 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (¥261) | ¥468 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in Japan
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