- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Kazakhstan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 11% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (1,822 KZT) | 2,211 KZT | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (1,141 KZT) | 1,599 KZT | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (555 KZT) | 632 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.45TL (212 KZT) | 325 KZT | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (572 KZT) | 402 KZT | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.18TL (257 KZT) | 427 KZT | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (889 KZT) | 1,450 KZT | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.87TL (238 KZT) | 470 KZT | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.47TL (151 KZT) | 157 KZT | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (486 KZT) | 220 KZT | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (3,097 KZT) | 3,097 KZT | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.78TL (232 KZT) | 388 KZT | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.87TL (115 KZT) | 113 KZT | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 22% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,921TL (179,310 KZT) | 222,257 KZT | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,792TL (110,023 KZT) | 155,655 KZT | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 390TL (23,971 KZT) | 19,997 KZT | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,156TL (132,366 KZT) | 156,900 KZT | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,313TL (80,602 KZT) | 101,657 KZT | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 312TL (19,159 KZT) | 13,046 KZT | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (3,238 KZT) | 3,864 KZT | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,724TL (105,867 KZT) | 106,681 KZT | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397TL (24,388 KZT) | 30,466 KZT | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (1,437 KZT) | 3,850 KZT | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (1,309 KZT) | 3,537 KZT | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 183TL (11,249 KZT) | 22,094 KZT | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139TL (8,523 KZT) | 15,714 KZT | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295TL (18,132 KZT) | 35,666 KZT | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260TL (15,961 KZT) | 35,040 KZT | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 51% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 114,574TL (7,033,981 KZT) | 6,213,410 KZT | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.56TL (341 KZT) | 163 KZT | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172TL (10,576 KZT) | 5,444 KZT | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (775 KZT) | 2,245 KZT | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (1,266 KZT) | 3,600 KZT | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 173TL (10,639 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (1,159 KZT) | 1,143 KZT | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (754 KZT) | 930 KZT | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (751 KZT) | 990 KZT | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.81TL (357 KZT) | 430 KZT | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (687 KZT) | 626 KZT | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (1,764 KZT) | 4,084 KZT | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL (5,717 KZT) | 10,974 KZT | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (2,212 KZT) | 3,513 KZT | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139TL (8,547 KZT) | 17,000 KZT | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175TL (10,768 KZT) | 17,635 KZT | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (2,054 KZT) | 1,913 KZT | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (666 KZT) | 1,027 KZT | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (926 KZT) | 878 KZT | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,024TL (124,252 KZT) | 234,063 KZT | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55TL (34 KZT) | 13 KZT | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 161TL (9,882 KZT) | 20,924 KZT | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (802 KZT) | 401 KZT | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
61.392
KZT
/
TRY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,267 prices entered by 1,454 different people.
Cost of living in Turkey is 10% cheaper than in Kazakhstan
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