- 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 (¥627) | ¥1,054 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (¥413) | ¥698 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (¥210) | ¥436 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.78TL (¥80) | ¥205 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (¥215) | ¥285 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.61TL (¥97) | ¥777 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (¥322) | ¥910 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.17TL (¥88) | ¥697 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.08TL (¥65) | ¥414 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (¥181) | ¥265 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52TL (¥1,097) | ¥1,538 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.13TL (¥87) | ¥203 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.91TL (¥40) | ¥198 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,957TL (¥62,485) | ¥231,808 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,796TL (¥37,956) | ¥125,591 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 411TL (¥8,686) | ¥21,159 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,164TL (¥45,718) | ¥113,754 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,287TL (¥27,204) | ¥74,885 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 296TL (¥6,263) | ¥12,611 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (¥1,116) | ¥4,134 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,832TL (¥38,709) | ¥55,558 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 409TL (¥8,637) | ¥16,830 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (¥508) | ¥693 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (¥487) | ¥1,932 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 190TL (¥4,006) | ¥6,829 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150TL (¥3,163) | ¥4,215 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 314TL (¥6,638) | ¥8,321 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 253TL (¥5,347) | ¥13,972 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 130,990TL (¥2,767,783) | ¥2,590,890 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (¥130) | ¥145 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 181TL (¥3,823) | ¥11,257 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (¥269) | ¥1,278 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (¥453) | ¥1,016 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 161TL (¥3,404) | ¥3,622 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (¥366) | ¥630 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (¥294) | ¥707 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (¥280) | ¥455 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (¥145) | ¥137 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (¥254) | ¥217 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (¥594) | ¥2,939 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 87TL (¥1,840) | ¥3,981 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (¥782) | ¥3,365 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 141TL (¥2,984) | ¥14,181 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 185TL (¥3,908) | ¥7,768 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36TL (¥757) | ¥880 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (¥249) | ¥487 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL (¥351) | ¥560 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,235TL (¥47,223) | ¥49,094 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66TL (¥14) | ¥56 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 153TL (¥3,224) | ¥10,296 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (¥276) | ¥468 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in Japan
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