Cost of living in Turkey compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37TL (€5.54) | €14 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23TL (€3.52) | €8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (€1.86) | €3.92 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.58TL (€0.69) | €0.92 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (€1.68) | €2.57 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.34TL (€0.81) | €2.48 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL (€2.77) | €10 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.79TL (€0.72) | €2.50 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.15TL (€0.63) | €1.82 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11TL (€1.67) | €1.53 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66TL (€10) | €7 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.10TL (€0.77) | €1.85 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.03TL (€0.31) | €0.97 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,232TL (€489) | €1,571 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,968TL (€298) | €1,022 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 523TL (€79) | €87 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,239TL (€339) | €990 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,414TL (€214) | €711 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 390TL (€59) | €53 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 64TL (€10) | €29 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,331TL (€352) | €659 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 533TL (€81) | €92 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29TL (€4.38) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (€3.47) | €8 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 246TL (€37) | €75 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163TL (€25) | €33 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 401TL (€61) | €68 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320TL (€48) | €96 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 167,389TL (€25,313) | €21,006 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (€1.03) | €1.39 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178TL (€27) | €26 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 38% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (€2.38) | €5.76 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL (€3.85) | €20 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 202TL (€31) | €20 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20TL (€3.05) | €5.45 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (€2.75) | €4.30 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (€2.52) | €4.54 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (€1.35) | €1.63 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (€2.34) | €2.74 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33TL (€5.06) | €11 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 42% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104TL (€16) | €33 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46TL (€7) | €16 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 167TL (€25) | €72 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 224TL (€34) | €53 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44TL (€7) | €5.73 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (€2.17) | €1.78 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21TL (€3.17) | €3.06 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,007TL (€455) | €634 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (€0.10) | €0.25 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 185TL (€28) | €48 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16TL (€2.43) | €4.95 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Malta
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