- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 36% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (RM20) | RM17 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (RM12) | RM15 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (RM6) | RM7 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.55TL (RM2.34) | RM7 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (RM6) | RM7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.21TL (RM2.78) | RM4.42 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (RM10) | RM23 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.09TL (RM2.70) | RM10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65TL (RM1.75) | RM4.09 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (RM5.35) | RM11 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51TL (RM34) | RM68 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.91TL (RM2.58) | RM4.13 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.12TL (RM1.40) | RM3.26 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 35% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,057TL (RM2,019) | RM2,865 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,839TL (RM1,215) | RM1,641 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 402TL (RM265) | RM222 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,134TL (RM1,409) | RM2,034 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,317TL (RM870) | RM1,229 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 301TL (RM199) | RM197 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (RM35) | RM128 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,749TL (RM1,155) | RM1,556 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402TL (RM265) | RM453 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (RM15) | RM19 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (RM15) | RM21 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 37% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 187TL (RM124) | RM255 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 146TL (RM96) | RM144 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 304TL (RM201) | RM274 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 270TL (RM178) | RM299 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 19% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,928TL (RM77,888) | RM135,714 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.75TL (RM3.80) | RM2.26 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176TL (RM117) | RM134 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (RM8) | RM16 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (RM13) | RM25 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 171TL (RM113) | RM65 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (RM13) | RM22 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13TL (RM8) | RM11 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (RM8) | RM15 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.94TL (RM3.92) | RM5.24 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (RM7) | RM5.50 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (RM19) | RM32 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 26% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95TL (RM63) | RM73 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (RM24) | RM30 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 153TL (RM101) | RM215 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175TL (RM116) | RM134 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (RM22) | RM32 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (RM7) | RM14 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL (RM10) | RM19 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,046TL (RM1,351) | RM1,949 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59TL (RM0.39) | RM0.33 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159TL (RM105) | RM150 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (RM9) | RM17 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 28% cheaper than in Malaysia
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