Cost of living in Turkey compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (2,119 KZT) | 2,511 KZT | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (1,465 KZT) | 1,759 KZT | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (738 KZT) | 789 KZT | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.71TL (304 KZT) | 337 KZT | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14TL (724 KZT) | 468 KZT | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.63TL (300 KZT) | 668 KZT | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (1,255 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96TL (318 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.12TL (166 KZT) | 184 KZT | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (697 KZT) | 284 KZT | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 81TL (4,297 KZT) | 3,643 KZT | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (353 KZT) | 439 KZT | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.42TL (129 KZT) | 129 KZT | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 11% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,872TL (206,373 KZT) | 220,223 KZT | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,254TL (120,166 KZT) | 143,216 KZT | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563TL (30,018 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,767TL (147,470 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,519TL (80,946 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 423TL (22,561 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (3,884 KZT) | 4,346 KZT | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,437TL (129,909 KZT) | 110,533 KZT | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 780TL (41,594 KZT) | 37,871 KZT | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36TL (1,922 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL (1,468 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL (12,916 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202TL (10,778 KZT) | 14,408 KZT | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 489TL (26,040 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358TL (19,061 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 85% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 235,100TL (12,531,071 KZT) | 6,538,740 KZT | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (356 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227TL (12,087 KZT) | 5,932 KZT | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 19% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24TL (1,290 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (1,526 KZT) | 1,766 KZT | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (11,397 KZT) | 5,232 KZT | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (1,487 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (1,130 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (1,057 KZT) | 942 KZT | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (517 KZT) | 360 KZT | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19TL (1,011 KZT) | 625 KZT | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44TL (2,339 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120TL (6,386 KZT) | 7,173 KZT | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (2,502 KZT) | 2,632 KZT | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 196TL (10,445 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315TL (16,765 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55TL (2,937 KZT) | 2,020 KZT | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (912 KZT) | 897 KZT | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (1,253 KZT) | 774 KZT | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,097TL (218,365 KZT) | 225,566 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (39 KZT) | 63 KZT | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190TL (10,105 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (991 KZT) | 498 KZT | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
53.301
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Cost of living in Turkey is 10% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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