Cost of living in Turkey compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (₨199) | ₨60 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (₨138) | ₨225 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (₨69) | ₨114 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.71TL (₨29) | ₨50 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14TL (₨68) | ₨78 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.63TL (₨28) | ₨59 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (₨118) | ₨141 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96TL (₨30) | ₨55 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.12TL (₨16) | ₨43 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (₨65) | ₨67 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 81TL (₨404) | ₨470 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (₨33) | ₨65 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.42TL (₨12) | ₨14 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 38% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,872TL (₨19,380) | ₨34,876 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,254TL (₨11,285) | ₨20,534 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563TL (₨2,819) | ₨2,100 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,767TL (₨13,849) | ₨26,665 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,519TL (₨7,601) | ₨10,203 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 423TL (₨2,119) | ₨1,479 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (₨365) | ₨905 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,437TL (₨12,199) | ₨20,089 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 780TL (₨3,906) | ₨4,343 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36TL (₨180) | ₨258 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL (₨138) | ₨149 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL (₨1,213) | ₨3,146 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202TL (₨1,012) | ₨2,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 489TL (₨2,445) | ₨3,514 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358TL (₨1,790) | ₨4,688 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 9% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 235,100TL (₨1,176,767) | ₨1,500,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (₨33) | ₨47 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227TL (₨1,135) | ₨940 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 50% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24TL (₨121) | ₨408 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (₨143) | ₨574 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (₨1,070) | ₨750 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (₨140) | ₨259 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (₨106) | ₨229 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (₨99) | ₨251 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (₨49) | ₨109 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19TL (₨95) | ₨108 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44TL (₨220) | ₨327 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120TL (₨600) | ₨1,888 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (₨235) | ₨606 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 196TL (₨981) | ₨1,207 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315TL (₨1,574) | ₨2,474 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55TL (₨276) | ₨768 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (₨86) | ₨171 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (₨118) | ₨222 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,097TL (₨20,506) | ₨39,922 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (₨3.66) | ₨4.55 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190TL (₨949) | ₨2,077 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (₨93) | ₨230 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in Mauritius
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