- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Malta
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (€4.31) | €12 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (€2.70) | €8 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (€1.31) | €4.41 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.46TL (€0.50) | €0.95 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (€1.35) | €2.70 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.18TL (€0.61) | €2.39 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (€2.10) | €8 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.87TL (€0.56) | €2.50 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.47TL (€0.36) | €1.10 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (€1.15) | €1.46 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.78TL (€0.55) | €1.60 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.87TL (€0.27) | €0.97 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 68% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,920TL (€424) | €1,649 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,792TL (€260) | €858 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 390TL (€57) | €84 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,156TL (€313) | €979 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,313TL (€191) | €664 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 312TL (€45) | €51 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (€8) | €27 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,724TL (€250) | €379 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397TL (€58) | €121 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (€3.40) | €8 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (€3.09) | €8 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 183TL (€27) | €83 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139TL (€20) | €40 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295TL (€43) | €101 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260TL (€38) | €96 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 17% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 114,588TL (€16,631) | €21,690 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.56TL (€0.81) | €1.33 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172TL (€25) | €25 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (€1.83) | €6.00 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (€2.99) | €18 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 173TL (€25) | €14 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (€2.74) | €3.99 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (€1.78) | €3.29 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (€1.78) | €4.54 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.81TL (€0.84) | €1.63 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (€1.62) | €2.88 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (€4.17) | €12 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL (€14) | €33 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (€5.23) | €16 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139TL (€20) | €72 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175TL (€25) | €48 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (€4.86) | €7 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (€1.57) | €2.62 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (€2.19) | €2.88 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,024TL (€294) | €634 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54TL (€0.08) | €0.25 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 161TL (€23) | €53 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (€1.90) | €5.60 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 53% cheaper than in Malta
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