- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 21% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (RM23) | RM16 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (RM15) | RM14 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (RM8) | RM7 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.77TL (RM2.93) | RM7 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (RM8) | RM7 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.53TL (RM3.53) | RM4.41 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (RM12) | RM21 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.12TL (RM3.21) | RM9 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.01TL (RM2.34) | RM4.12 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (RM7) | RM10 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52TL (RM40) | RM74 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.08TL (RM3.18) | RM4.03 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.92TL (RM1.49) | RM3.14 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 27% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,954TL (RM2,300) | RM2,998 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,774TL (RM1,382) | RM1,678 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 402TL (RM313) | RM231 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,146TL (RM1,671) | RM2,068 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,279TL (RM996) | RM1,220 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 292TL (RM227) | RM190 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (RM41) | RM126 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,831TL (RM1,426) | RM1,562 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402TL (RM313) | RM449 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (RM18) | RM19 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (RM18) | RM24 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 26% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 186TL (RM145) | RM249 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 149TL (RM116) | RM148 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 310TL (RM242) | RM278 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250TL (RM194) | RM299 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 0% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 128,525TL (RM100,102) | RM135,713 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (RM4.75) | RM2.26 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 181TL (RM141) | RM131 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 0% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (RM10) | RM17 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (RM17) | RM29 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 155TL (RM121) | RM63 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (RM13) | RM21 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (RM11) | RM11 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (RM10) | RM14 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (RM5.28) | RM5.54 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (RM9) | RM5.53 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (RM21) | RM33 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 86TL (RM67) | RM77 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (RM29) | RM31 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140TL (RM109) | RM218 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 180TL (RM140) | RM140 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35TL (RM28) | RM32 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (RM9) | RM15 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL (RM13) | RM18 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,208TL (RM1,720) | RM1,893 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66TL (RM0.51) | RM0.44 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155TL (RM121) | RM157 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (RM10) | RM17 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Malaysia
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