Cost of living in Turkey compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37TL (RM25) | RM21 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23TL (RM16) | RM15 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (RM8) | RM8 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.58TL (RM3.13) | RM7 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (RM8) | RM8 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.33TL (RM3.65) | RM4.25 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL (RM13) | RM21 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.79TL (RM3.28) | RM10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.15TL (RM2.84) | RM4.48 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11TL (RM8) | RM11 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66TL (RM45) | RM80 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.10TL (RM3.49) | RM4.08 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.04TL (RM1.40) | RM3.45 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 27% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,227TL (RM2,209) | RM3,392 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,963TL (RM1,344) | RM1,812 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 523TL (RM358) | RM226 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,227TL (RM1,524) | RM2,054 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,414TL (RM968) | RM1,291 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 390TL (RM267) | RM163 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 64TL (RM44) | RM106 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,331TL (RM1,595) | RM1,366 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 533TL (RM365) | RM435 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29TL (RM20) | RM20 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (RM16) | RM28 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 28% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 246TL (RM168) | RM259 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163TL (RM112) | RM152 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 401TL (RM274) | RM301 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320TL (RM219) | RM383 | - 43% | |
| 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 | 167,389TL (RM114,576) | RM153,306 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (RM4.66) | RM2.29 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178TL (RM122) | RM104 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (RM11) | RM17 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL (RM17) | RM23 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 202TL (RM138) | RM64 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20TL (RM14) | RM24 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (RM12) | RM10 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (RM11) | RM16 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (RM6) | RM7 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (RM11) | RM8 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34TL (RM23) | RM37 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 18% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104TL (RM71) | RM86 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46TL (RM31) | RM36 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 167TL (RM114) | RM201 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 224TL (RM154) | RM180 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44TL (RM30) | RM34 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (RM10) | RM16 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21TL (RM14) | RM23 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,007TL (RM2,058) | RM1,890 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (RM0.46) | RM0.54 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 185TL (RM127) | RM169 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16TL (RM11) | RM17 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Malaysia
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