Cost of living in Turkey compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38TL (¥607) | ¥1,001 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25TL (¥390) | ¥722 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (¥196) | ¥446 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.79TL (¥76) | ¥214 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (¥176) | ¥289 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.91TL (¥78) | ¥501 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20TL (¥312) | ¥1,246 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.98TL (¥79) | ¥640 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.64TL (¥58) | ¥381 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12TL (¥185) | ¥260 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 68TL (¥1,079) | ¥1,652 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.32TL (¥84) | ¥221 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10TL (¥33) | ¥277 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,269TL (¥51,669) | ¥212,128 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,078TL (¥32,849) | ¥121,270 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 546TL (¥8,625) | ¥15,948 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,179TL (¥34,434) | ¥127,445 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,440TL (¥22,760) | ¥86,552 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 396TL (¥6,263) | ¥11,000 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65TL (¥1,026) | ¥3,835 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,397TL (¥37,889) | ¥39,892 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 562TL (¥8,889) | ¥10,465 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31TL (¥489) | ¥749 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25TL (¥392) | ¥2,162 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 248TL (¥3,923) | ¥6,528 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163TL (¥2,577) | ¥4,644 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 393TL (¥6,218) | ¥7,685 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297TL (¥4,698) | ¥13,013 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 172,479TL (¥2,726,141) | ¥2,936,380 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (¥106) | ¥142 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180TL (¥2,848) | ¥9,348 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18TL (¥282) | ¥1,406 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24TL (¥372) | ¥929 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 206TL (¥3,263) | ¥8,740 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21TL (¥331) | ¥554 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (¥290) | ¥669 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18TL (¥279) | ¥525 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (¥148) | ¥206 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (¥243) | ¥238 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33TL (¥529) | ¥2,654 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102TL (¥1,606) | ¥3,275 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46TL (¥734) | ¥3,323 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 169TL (¥2,670) | ¥16,766 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 239TL (¥3,779) | ¥5,924 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47TL (¥740) | ¥806 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (¥225) | ¥520 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21TL (¥334) | ¥510 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,968TL (¥46,908) | ¥47,417 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72TL (¥11) | ¥26 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 179TL (¥2,827) | ¥8,220 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17TL (¥271) | ¥491 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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