- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Kazakhstan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 1% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (1,965 KZT) | 2,169 KZT | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (1,231 KZT) | 1,615 KZT | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (611 KZT) | 601 KZT | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.65TL (237 KZT) | 316 KZT | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (633 KZT) | 398 KZT | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.44TL (288 KZT) | 370 KZT | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (972 KZT) | 1,318 KZT | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.06TL (263 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.81TL (182 KZT) | 152 KZT | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (531 KZT) | 249 KZT | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (3,239 KZT) | 2,570 KZT | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.95TL (256 KZT) | 363 KZT | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10TL (136 KZT) | 118 KZT | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,951TL (191,201 KZT) | 211,574 KZT | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,762TL (114,201 KZT) | 151,916 KZT | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 406TL (26,289 KZT) | 21,922 KZT | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,104TL (136,373 KZT) | 164,912 KZT | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,273TL (82,500 KZT) | 102,737 KZT | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 298TL (19,340 KZT) | 13,876 KZT | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (3,437 KZT) | 3,937 KZT | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,776TL (115,112 KZT) | 107,687 KZT | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388TL (25,166 KZT) | 34,087 KZT | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (1,484 KZT) | 2,923 KZT | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (1,462 KZT) | 3,129 KZT | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 39% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 189TL (12,222 KZT) | 20,466 KZT | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150TL (9,697 KZT) | 15,159 KZT | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307TL (19,923 KZT) | 33,865 KZT | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 251TL (16,282 KZT) | 31,879 KZT | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 56% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,618TL (7,945,899 KZT) | 6,037,800 KZT | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.88TL (381 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177TL (11,470 KZT) | 6,447 KZT | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 13% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (834 KZT) | 2,324 KZT | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22TL (1,412 KZT) | 3,906 KZT | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 161TL (10,431 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20TL (1,296 KZT) | 1,315 KZT | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (880 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (821 KZT) | 949 KZT | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6TL (406 KZT) | 460 KZT | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (741 KZT) | 515 KZT | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (1,810 KZT) | 4,335 KZT | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 27% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94TL (6,069 KZT) | 10,125 KZT | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (2,348 KZT) | 3,404 KZT | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156TL (10,097 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173TL (11,211 KZT) | 17,369 KZT | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (2,224 KZT) | 1,877 KZT | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (734 KZT) | 1,100 KZT | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL (1,036 KZT) | 868 KZT | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,129TL (137,943 KZT) | 209,267 KZT | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.62TL (40 KZT) | 25 KZT | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160TL (10,400 KZT) | 20,447 KZT | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (846 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
64.802
KZT
/
TRY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,945 prices entered by 1,409 different people.
Cost of living in Turkey is about the same as in Kazakhstan
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