- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Malta
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 53% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (€5.53) | €13 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (€3.40) | €8 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (€1.67) | €4.49 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.38TL (€0.63) | €0.95 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (€1.70) | €2.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.10TL (€0.76) | €2.50 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (€2.59) | €8 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88TL (€0.72) | €2.50 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.30TL (€0.43) | €1.25 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (€1.41) | €1.44 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48TL (€9) | €8 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.72TL (€0.69) | €1.60 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.14TL (€0.40) | €1.04 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,900TL (€537) | €1,777 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,758TL (€326) | €906 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 375TL (€69) | €84 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,156TL (€399) | €1,025 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,276TL (€236) | €664 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 303TL (€56) | €51 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (€10) | €29 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,715TL (€318) | €379 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 398TL (€74) | €161 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (€4.37) | €8 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20TL (€3.78) | €7 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 180TL (€33) | €83 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 133TL (€25) | €40 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 288TL (€53) | €98 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263TL (€49) | €96 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 3% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 109,552TL (€20,293) | €23,372 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.32TL (€0.99) | €1.34 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 173TL (€32) | €26 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (€2.15) | €6.00 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (€3.66) | €18 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 165TL (€31) | €14 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL (€3.32) | €3.99 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (€2.15) | €3.29 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (€2.14) | €4.54 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.68TL (€1.05) | €1.50 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (€2.09) | €2.88 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27TL (€4.98) | €11 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92TL (€17) | €36 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (€7) | €15 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 131TL (€24) | €72 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 180TL (€33) | €56 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (€1.98) | €2.63 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (€2.75) | €3.18 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,945TL (€360) | €634 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63TL (€0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160TL (€30) | €53 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (€2.41) | €5.63 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 43% cheaper than in Malta
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