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 | 40TL (RM20) | RM21 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (RM14) | RM16 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (RM7) | RM8 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.74TL (RM2.85) | RM7 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14TL (RM7) | RM8 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.63TL (RM2.80) | RM4.78 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (RM12) | RM29 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.89TL (RM2.93) | RM9 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.07TL (RM1.52) | RM3.56 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (RM7) | RM11 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 81TL (RM40) | RM88 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (RM3.28) | RM4.10 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.45TL (RM1.22) | RM3.22 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 41% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,757TL (RM1,866) | RM3,319 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,225TL (RM1,105) | RM1,755 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 561TL (RM279) | RM288 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,680TL (RM1,331) | RM2,263 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,476TL (RM733) | RM1,385 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 423TL (RM210) | RM196 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (RM36) | RM98 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,458TL (RM1,221) | RM1,610 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 780TL (RM388) | RM488 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35TL (RM17) | RM21 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32TL (RM16) | RM31 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 35% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL (RM120) | RM227 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202TL (RM100) | RM152 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 489TL (RM243) | RM270 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358TL (RM178) | RM298 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 235,100TL (RM116,803) | RM154,513 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (RM3.32) | RM1.98 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 226TL (RM113) | RM87 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 12% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24TL (RM12) | RM15 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (RM14) | RM16 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (RM106) | RM73 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (RM14) | RM21 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (RM11) | RM13 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (RM10) | RM16 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (RM4.77) | RM5.12 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19TL (RM9) | RM9 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44TL (RM22) | RM45 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 25% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120TL (RM60) | RM84 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (RM23) | RM36 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 196TL (RM97) | RM258 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323TL (RM161) | RM196 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55TL (RM27) | RM32 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (RM9) | RM16 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (RM12) | RM20 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,099TL (RM2,037) | RM1,919 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (RM0.36) | RM0.42 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190TL (RM94) | RM156 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (RM9) | RM17 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 25% cheaper than in Malaysia
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