- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (¥794) | ¥1,023 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (¥484) | ¥666 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (¥239) | ¥508 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.31TL (¥88) | ¥209 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (¥242) | ¥315 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.22TL (¥112) | ¥840 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (¥364) | ¥987 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.78TL (¥100) | ¥737 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.34TL (¥62) | ¥374 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (¥200) | ¥283 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48TL (¥1,270) | ¥1,567 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.71TL (¥99) | ¥199 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.87TL (¥50) | ¥216 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,938TL (¥78,038) | ¥233,760 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,758TL (¥46,704) | ¥141,732 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 378TL (¥10,051) | ¥19,576 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,138TL (¥56,801) | ¥131,782 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,284TL (¥34,105) | ¥96,756 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 295TL (¥7,833) | ¥13,322 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (¥1,407) | ¥4,129 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,704TL (¥45,263) | ¥57,750 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 391TL (¥10,389) | ¥16,804 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (¥629) | ¥789 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (¥571) | ¥2,771 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 178TL (¥4,738) | ¥7,450 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129TL (¥3,422) | ¥3,966 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 287TL (¥7,616) | ¥8,485 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 261TL (¥6,942) | ¥12,667 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,353TL (¥2,851,436) | ¥2,446,840 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27TL (¥140) | ¥134 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172TL (¥4,564) | ¥9,514 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (¥317) | ¥1,216 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (¥529) | ¥998 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166TL (¥4,411) | ¥3,785 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL (¥479) | ¥462 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (¥320) | ¥616 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11TL (¥305) | ¥489 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.57TL (¥148) | ¥116 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (¥305) | ¥242 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27TL (¥719) | ¥3,558 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89TL (¥2,371) | ¥4,603 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35TL (¥940) | ¥3,473 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126TL (¥3,358) | ¥10,390 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176TL (¥4,684) | ¥7,389 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32TL (¥855) | ¥959 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (¥282) | ¥466 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (¥393) | ¥561 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,932TL (¥51,320) | ¥53,175 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (¥19) | ¥52 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159TL (¥4,234) | ¥10,820 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (¥345) | ¥527 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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