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Cost of living in Turkey compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31TL (¥629) | ¥1,019 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (¥411) | ¥714 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11TL (¥217) | ¥466 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.97TL (¥81) | ¥199 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (¥219) | ¥272 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.95TL (¥100) | ¥653 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16TL (¥327) | ¥890 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.42TL (¥90) | ¥621 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.75TL (¥76) | ¥427 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (¥184) | ¥261 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56TL (¥1,126) | ¥1,550 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.34TL (¥88) | ¥210 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.96TL (¥40) | ¥200 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,981TL (¥60,451) | ¥238,838 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,811TL (¥36,722) | ¥120,252 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 436TL (¥8,838) | ¥23,358 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,144TL (¥43,484) | ¥123,093 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,253TL (¥25,411) | ¥84,293 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 361TL (¥7,328) | ¥11,955 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55TL (¥1,111) | ¥4,050 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,023TL (¥41,028) | ¥61,346 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 496TL (¥10,064) | ¥15,579 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27TL (¥545) | ¥745 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (¥428) | ¥1,601 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 204TL (¥4,147) | ¥6,784 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154TL (¥3,134) | ¥4,071 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 329TL (¥6,675) | ¥8,377 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275TL (¥5,583) | ¥12,050 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,759TL (¥2,935,959) | ¥2,782,080 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (¥129) | ¥146 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 181TL (¥3,674) | ¥13,003 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (¥257) | ¥1,232 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (¥434) | ¥1,175 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 172TL (¥3,491) | ¥4,451 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (¥382) | ¥672 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15TL (¥300) | ¥735 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14TL (¥290) | ¥471 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8TL (¥163) | ¥143 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13TL (¥262) | ¥221 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33TL (¥663) | ¥2,643 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90TL (¥1,833) | ¥4,236 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39TL (¥788) | ¥3,338 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147TL (¥2,978) | ¥10,379 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 203TL (¥4,126) | ¥8,199 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 37TL (¥745) | ¥943 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (¥251) | ¥487 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL (¥353) | ¥532 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,644TL (¥53,616) | ¥55,178 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75TL (¥15) | ¥57 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 161TL (¥3,264) | ¥9,945 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (¥264) | ¥472 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 57% cheaper than in Japan
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