- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Malta
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 55% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31TL (€4.95) | €13 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (€3.13) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (€1.57) | €3.93 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.74TL (€0.61) | €0.89 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (€1.62) | €2.59 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.53TL (€0.73) | €2.25 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (€2.44) | €8 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.11TL (€0.67) | €2.42 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.93TL (€0.48) | €1.28 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (€1.37) | €1.30 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52TL (€8) | €7 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.08TL (€0.66) | €1.75 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.92TL (€0.31) | €1.00 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,940TL (€477) | €1,443 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,748TL (€283) | €833 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 393TL (€64) | €81 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,119TL (€343) | €907 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,264TL (€205) | €658 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 292TL (€47) | €47 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (€9) | €27 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,821TL (€295) | €359 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 399TL (€65) | €109 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (€3.79) | €7 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (€3.65) | €8 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184TL (€30) | €75 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148TL (€24) | €38 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312TL (€51) | €92 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250TL (€41) | €89 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 4% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 127,163TL (€20,612) | €22,869 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (€0.98) | €1.33 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180TL (€29) | €25 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 42% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (€2.01) | €6.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22TL (€3.53) | €18 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 155TL (€25) | €24 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (€2.82) | €3.99 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (€2.22) | €3.29 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (€2.10) | €4.54 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (€1.08) | €1.63 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (€1.92) | €2.34 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27TL (€4.44) | €11 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90TL (€15) | €31 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (€5.99) | €16 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140TL (€23) | €72 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 179TL (€29) | €46 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35TL (€5.74) | €7 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (€1.84) | €2.41 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL (€2.65) | €3.16 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,208TL (€358) | €634 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66TL (€0.11) | €0.25 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 156TL (€25) | €51 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (€2.11) | €5.60 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in Malta
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