Cost of living in Turkey compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 71% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (€4.11) | €17 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (€2.84) | €9 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (€1.43) | €5.64 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.71TL (€0.59) | €1.13 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14TL (€1.41) | €4.80 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.63TL (€0.58) | €3.83 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (€2.43) | €6 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96TL (€0.62) | €3.30 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.12TL (€0.32) | €3.30 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (€1.35) | €1.91 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 81TL (€8) | €8 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (€0.68) | €1.84 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.42TL (€0.25) | €1.80 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 78% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,872TL (€400) | €2,424 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,254TL (€233) | €1,442 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563TL (€58) | €84 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,767TL (€286) | €1,214 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,519TL (€157) | €776 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 423TL (€44) | €60 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (€8) | €49 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,437TL (€252) | €659 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 780TL (€81) | €92 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36TL (€3.73) | €9 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL (€2.85) | €8 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 71% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL (€25) | €118 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202TL (€21) | €61 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 489TL (€51) | €143 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358TL (€37) | €188 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 235,100TL (€24,308) | €19,158 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (€0.69) | €1.40 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227TL (€23) | €30 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24TL (€2.50) | €5.76 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (€2.96) | €20 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (€22) | €25 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (€2.88) | €5.45 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (€2.19) | €3.75 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (€2.05) | €4.54 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (€1.00) | €1.63 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19TL (€1.96) | €2.74 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44TL (€4.54) | €10 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 68% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120TL (€12) | €60 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (€4.85) | €23 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 196TL (€20) | €72 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315TL (€33) | €80 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55TL (€5.70) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (€1.77) | €3.25 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (€2.43) | €2.77 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,097TL (€424) | €634 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (€0.08) | €0.54 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190TL (€20) | €67 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (€1.92) | €4.00 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,631 prices entered by 561 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 64% cheaper than in Malta
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