Cost of living in Turkey compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143TL (¥949) | ¥1,025 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 111TL (¥741) | ¥723 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52TL (¥346) | ¥519 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22TL (¥148) | ¥197 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52TL (¥344) | ¥316 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20TL (¥135) | ¥629 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 96TL (¥637) | ¥962 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17TL (¥115) | ¥902 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13TL (¥88) | ¥574 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42TL (¥282) | ¥285 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 278TL (¥1,845) | ¥1,208 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27TL (¥178) | ¥184 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8TL (¥54) | ¥206 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,189TL (¥134,184) | ¥326,267 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,513TL (¥76,518) | ¥171,772 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,807TL (¥12,011) | ¥28,488 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,574TL (¥90,220) | ¥157,603 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,713TL (¥51,263) | ¥82,713 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 960TL (¥6,383) | ¥24,082 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 156TL (¥1,035) | ¥4,699 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,554TL (¥36,910) | ¥47,482 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,118TL (¥14,078) | ¥32,093 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97TL (¥642) | ¥1,313 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 111TL (¥735) | ¥1,878 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 943TL (¥6,267) | ¥6,136 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 734TL (¥4,880) | ¥5,199 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,685TL (¥11,199) | ¥8,989 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,484TL (¥9,864) | ¥13,588 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 699,853TL (¥4,651,447) | ¥2,700,660 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (¥139) | ¥165 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 414TL (¥2,755) | ¥10,143 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56TL (¥370) | ¥2,497 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80TL (¥531) | ¥1,967 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 714TL (¥4,744) | ¥5,380 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73TL (¥486) | ¥650 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 78TL (¥520) | ¥938 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 53TL (¥350) | ¥702 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31TL (¥208) | ¥218 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45TL (¥297) | ¥216 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 128TL (¥849) | ¥3,927 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 454TL (¥3,020) | ¥4,141 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 159TL (¥1,058) | ¥3,600 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 730TL (¥4,851) | ¥4,000 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 933TL (¥6,203) | ¥5,993 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 253TL (¥1,679) | ¥984 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49TL (¥326) | ¥472 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 93TL (¥616) | ¥575 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,041TL (¥93,320) | ¥101,122 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00TL (¥7) | ¥52 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 826TL (¥5,493) | ¥9,280 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38TL (¥255) | ¥592 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in Japan
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