- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 12% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (RM29) | RM17 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (RM17) | RM15 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (RM9) | RM8 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.31TL (RM3.18) | RM7 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (RM9) | RM7 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.22TL (RM4.05) | RM4.48 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (RM13) | RM25 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.78TL (RM3.63) | RM10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.34TL (RM2.25) | RM4.23 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (RM7) | RM11 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48TL (RM46) | RM72 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.71TL (RM3.56) | RM4.07 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.87TL (RM1.79) | RM3.12 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 13% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,949TL (RM2,829) | RM2,912 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,758TL (RM1,686) | RM1,718 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 378TL (RM363) | RM225 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,138TL (RM2,051) | RM2,297 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,284TL (RM1,232) | RM1,252 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 295TL (RM283) | RM207 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (RM51) | RM137 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,704TL (RM1,634) | RM1,679 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 391TL (RM375) | RM492 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (RM23) | RM21 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (RM21) | RM22 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 19% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 178TL (RM171) | RM248 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129TL (RM124) | RM152 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 287TL (RM275) | RM292 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 261TL (RM251) | RM297 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 1% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,588TL (RM103,189) | RM146,719 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27TL (RM5.06) | RM2.18 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172TL (RM165) | RM145 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 22% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (RM11) | RM12 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (RM19) | RM23 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166TL (RM159) | RM67 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL (RM17) | RM25 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (RM12) | RM11 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11TL (RM11) | RM15 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.57TL (RM5.34) | RM4.68 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (RM11) | RM7 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27TL (RM26) | RM32 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 6% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89TL (RM86) | RM70 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35TL (RM34) | RM29 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126TL (RM121) | RM182 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176TL (RM169) | RM144 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32TL (RM31) | RM27 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (RM10) | RM14 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (RM14) | RM21 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,932TL (RM1,853) | RM2,097 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (RM0.70) | RM0.80 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159TL (RM153) | RM169 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (RM12) | RM17 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 7% cheaper than in Malaysia
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