Cost of living in Turkey compared to Latvia
Currency:
Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 28% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
Turkey | Latvia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (€9) | €11 | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (€5.38) | €6 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (€2.87) | €3.54 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (€1.03) | €1.35 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (€2.38) | €2.76 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (€1.02) | €4.09 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (€4.78) | €5.52 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (€1.03) | €1.66 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (€0.75) | €0.69 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (€1.46) | €1.47 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (€1.31) | €2.09 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (€0.36) | €1.08 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 23% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
Turkey | Latvia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (€939) | €1,051 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (€565) | €539 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (€79) | €234 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (€636) | €554 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (€409) | €358 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (€83) | €161 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (€8) | €19 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (€329) | €329 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (€127) | €112 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (€5.39) | €15 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (€4.28) | €11 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 29% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
Turkey | Latvia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (€44) | €71 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (€35) | €47 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (€74) | €93 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (€66) | €93 | - 29% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 13% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
Turkey | Latvia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (€42,209) | €25,995 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (€1.06) | €1.63 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (€33) | €30 | + 11% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 33% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
Turkey | Latvia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (€2.80) | €5.32 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (€4.56) | €11 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (€40) | €46 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (€7) | €4.10 | + 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (€3.45) | €3.99 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (€3.24) | €5.71 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (€1.60) | €2.28 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (€2.17) | €1.82 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (€5.91) | €21 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 25% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
Turkey | Latvia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (€38) | €27 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (€10) | €16 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (€30) | €100 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (€46) | €66 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (€2.22) | €3.37 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (€3.07) | €5.47 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (€650) | €765 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (€0.04) | €0.18 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (€46) | €35 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (€1.59) | €5.33 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,757 prices entered by 395 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Latvia
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