- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 20% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (RM25) | RM17 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (RM16) | RM15 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (RM8) | RM7 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.45TL (RM2.92) | RM7 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (RM8) | RM7 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.04TL (RM3.42) | RM4.48 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (RM12) | RM24 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.85TL (RM3.27) | RM10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.42TL (RM2.05) | RM4.10 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (RM7) | RM10 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (RM42) | RM72 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73TL (RM3.16) | RM4.10 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.85TL (RM1.57) | RM3.12 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 21% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,812TL (RM2,383) | RM2,869 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,755TL (RM1,487) | RM1,674 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380TL (RM322) | RM226 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,126TL (RM1,801) | RM2,096 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,302TL (RM1,103) | RM1,206 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 314TL (RM266) | RM197 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (RM45) | RM132 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,693TL (RM1,435) | RM1,687 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397TL (RM337) | RM484 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (RM20) | RM21 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (RM18) | RM23 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 25% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 185TL (RM157) | RM257 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 137TL (RM116) | RM146 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291TL (RM247) | RM294 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 261TL (RM221) | RM307 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 5% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,053TL (RM95,799) | RM142,654 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.49TL (RM4.65) | RM2.23 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172TL (RM146) | RM142 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 6% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (RM10) | RM16 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (RM17) | RM25 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 171TL (RM145) | RM64 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL (RM16) | RM22 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (RM10) | RM11 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (RM10) | RM15 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.75TL (RM4.88) | RM5.20 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (RM9) | RM5.76 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (RM24) | RM34 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 11% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL (RM79) | RM77 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (RM30) | RM30 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140TL (RM119) | RM198 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178TL (RM151) | RM138 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (RM28) | RM31 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (RM9) | RM15 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (RM13) | RM20 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,995TL (RM1,691) | RM2,011 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54TL (RM0.46) | RM0.40 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159TL (RM135) | RM166 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (RM11) | RM17 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Malaysia
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