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Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 18% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35TL (2,341 KZT) | 2,155 KZT | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22TL (1,518 KZT) | 1,634 KZT | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (831 KZT) | 676 KZT | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.35TL (294 KZT) | 318 KZT | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12TL (779 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.31TL (358 KZT) | 514 KZT | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL (1,210 KZT) | 1,350 KZT | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.83TL (326 KZT) | 434 KZT | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16TL (281 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11TL (710 KZT) | 309 KZT | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63TL (4,255 KZT) | 2,627 KZT | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.83TL (326 KZT) | 368 KZT | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.96TL (132 KZT) | 134 KZT | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,101TL (209,363 KZT) | 246,636 KZT | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,001TL (135,107 KZT) | 138,198 KZT | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 513TL (34,610 KZT) | 21,350 KZT | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,232TL (150,707 KZT) | 164,197 KZT | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,337TL (90,253 KZT) | 101,313 KZT | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 369TL (24,942 KZT) | 12,270 KZT | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 60TL (4,079 KZT) | 4,170 KZT | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,339TL (157,898 KZT) | 127,499 KZT | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 535TL (36,141 KZT) | 43,843 KZT | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30TL (2,032 KZT) | 2,661 KZT | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (1,573 KZT) | 1,807 KZT | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 28% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 235TL (15,866 KZT) | 20,105 KZT | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 159TL (10,757 KZT) | 14,988 KZT | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 373TL (25,185 KZT) | 35,284 KZT | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336TL (22,682 KZT) | 34,183 KZT | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 92% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 161,493TL (10,902,847 KZT) | 6,624,120 KZT | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (447 KZT) | 167 KZT | + 168% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 190TL (12,839 KZT) | 5,356 KZT | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15TL (1,017 KZT) | 1,929 KZT | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24TL (1,650 KZT) | 4,350 KZT | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 191TL (12,873 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL (1,220 KZT) | 1,315 KZT | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17TL (1,122 KZT) | 1,427 KZT | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (1,120 KZT) | 1,028 KZT | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (611 KZT) | 469 KZT | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (1,029 KZT) | 602 KZT | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35TL (2,359 KZT) | 4,000 KZT | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95TL (6,408 KZT) | 8,298 KZT | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44TL (2,992 KZT) | 2,603 KZT | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 156TL (10,501 KZT) | 35,000 KZT | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 219TL (14,755 KZT) | 15,994 KZT | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40TL (2,728 KZT) | 1,943 KZT | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (920 KZT) | 1,097 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20TL (1,339 KZT) | 803 KZT | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,019TL (203,822 KZT) | 202,193 KZT | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77TL (52 KZT) | 23 KZT | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 178TL (12,045 KZT) | 18,543 KZT | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15TL (1,003 KZT) | 439 KZT | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 19% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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