Cost of living in Turkey compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59TL (¥489) | ¥1,145 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43TL (¥361) | ¥719 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27TL (¥226) | ¥437 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9TL (¥77) | ¥211 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 22TL (¥182) | ¥282 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12TL (¥99) | ¥815 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38TL (¥317) | ¥951 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8TL (¥68) | ¥984 | - 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.88TL (¥49) | ¥421 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20TL (¥167) | ¥268 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115TL (¥956) | ¥1,770 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11TL (¥91) | ¥217 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79TL (¥32) | ¥225 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,439TL (¥53,579) | ¥194,768 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,653TL (¥30,400) | ¥126,641 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,331TL (¥11,075) | ¥21,178 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,876TL (¥40,577) | ¥142,258 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,529TL (¥21,042) | ¥80,836 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 897TL (¥7,465) | ¥13,643 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90TL (¥752) | ¥3,988 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,644TL (¥38,647) | ¥59,521 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,455TL (¥12,106) | ¥17,809 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52TL (¥436) | ¥665 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79TL (¥661) | ¥2,700 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 371TL (¥3,091) | ¥7,941 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301TL (¥2,501) | ¥4,162 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 762TL (¥6,341) | ¥7,471 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418TL (¥3,474) | ¥15,388 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 467,259TL (¥3,888,040) | ¥2,576,380 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14TL (¥121) | ¥161 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 291TL (¥2,421) | ¥16,725 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36TL (¥301) | ¥1,370 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55TL (¥460) | ¥1,955 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 268TL (¥2,230) | ¥3,523 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43TL (¥354) | ¥2,205 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34TL (¥280) | ¥648 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28TL (¥233) | ¥409 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17TL (¥143) | ¥143 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25TL (¥205) | ¥184 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49TL (¥412) | ¥3,583 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199TL (¥1,659) | ¥4,280 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74TL (¥613) | ¥3,593 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 569TL (¥4,733) | ¥20,657 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 469TL (¥3,901) | ¥6,242 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82TL (¥679) | ¥1,034 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29TL (¥238) | ¥533 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39TL (¥321) | ¥526 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,696TL (¥47,393) | ¥58,872 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99TL (¥8) | ¥41 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 275TL (¥2,292) | ¥11,178 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22TL (¥185) | ¥554 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,986 prices entered by 632 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 65% cheaper than in Japan
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