- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Kazakhstan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 15% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (2,147 KZT) | 2,009 KZT | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (1,400 KZT) | 1,614 KZT | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (724 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85TL (272 KZT) | 312 KZT | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (737 KZT) | 407 KZT | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.71TL (334 KZT) | 401 KZT | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16TL (1,110 KZT) | 1,323 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.29TL (303 KZT) | 443 KZT | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.27TL (232 KZT) | 142 KZT | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (618 KZT) | 264 KZT | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54TL (3,831 KZT) | 2,724 KZT | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.21TL (298 KZT) | 379 KZT | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.94TL (137 KZT) | 115 KZT | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 4% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,003TL (212,438 KZT) | 217,527 KZT | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,783TL (126,089 KZT) | 149,044 KZT | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 422TL (29,871 KZT) | 21,667 KZT | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,151TL (152,183 KZT) | 158,793 KZT | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,252TL (88,550 KZT) | 99,778 KZT | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 309TL (21,880 KZT) | 14,148 KZT | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (3,776 KZT) | 3,832 KZT | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,893TL (133,918 KZT) | 133,212 KZT | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 443TL (31,356 KZT) | 33,862 KZT | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (1,751 KZT) | 2,697 KZT | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (1,480 KZT) | 2,306 KZT | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 199TL (14,056 KZT) | 22,021 KZT | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156TL (11,067 KZT) | 15,040 KZT | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321TL (22,684 KZT) | 34,428 KZT | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 258TL (18,226 KZT) | 31,121 KZT | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 80% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 135,801TL (9,606,047 KZT) | 6,194,470 KZT | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (441 KZT) | 167 KZT | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 182TL (12,890 KZT) | 6,149 KZT | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 10% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (880 KZT) | 2,694 KZT | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (1,462 KZT) | 4,117 KZT | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 161TL (11,392 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (1,232 KZT) | 1,315 KZT | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (983 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (933 KZT) | 921 KZT | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (493 KZT) | 501 KZT | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (854 KZT) | 558 KZT | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (2,068 KZT) | 4,165 KZT | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 87TL (6,141 KZT) | 8,657 KZT | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (2,649 KZT) | 3,468 KZT | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 142TL (10,035 KZT) | 15,868 KZT | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189TL (13,386 KZT) | 16,024 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36TL (2,544 KZT) | 1,877 KZT | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (838 KZT) | 1,120 KZT | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL (1,180 KZT) | 849 KZT | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,390TL (169,031 KZT) | 202,193 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (48 KZT) | 460 KZT | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155TL (10,944 KZT) | 16,852 KZT | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (924 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
70.736
KZT
/
TRY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,761 prices entered by 1,383 different people.
Cost of living in Turkey is 9% cheaper than in Kazakhstan
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