- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Mauritius
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 35% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (₨220) | ₨313 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (₨135) | ₨261 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (₨66) | ₨88 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.38TL (₨25) | ₨51 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (₨67) | ₨94 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.10TL (₨30) | ₨85 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (₨103) | ₨164 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88TL (₨29) | ₨60 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.30TL (₨17) | ₨36 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (₨56) | ₨65 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48TL (₨353) | ₨398 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73TL (₨27) | ₨52 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.14TL (₨16) | ₨15 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,904TL (₨21,373) | ₨45,400 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,763TL (₨12,976) | ₨25,622 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 373TL (₨2,744) | ₨2,375 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,155TL (₨15,858) | ₨27,694 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,288TL (₨9,482) | ₨19,618 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 301TL (₨2,219) | ₨4,875 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54TL (₨394) | ₨1,242 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,713TL (₨12,607) | ₨15,227 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 398TL (₨2,927) | ₨4,611 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (₨174) | ₨231 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20TL (₨150) | ₨113 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 181TL (₨1,332) | ₨2,281 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 133TL (₨981) | ₨2,330 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 288TL (₨2,119) | ₨3,201 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 263TL (₨1,933) | ₨3,251 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 109,780TL (₨807,897) | ₨1,218,890 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.32TL (₨39) | ₨44 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 173TL (₨1,277) | ₨2,033 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 5% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (₨85) | ₨114 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (₨145) | ₨104 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 165TL (₨1,217) | ₨550 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL (₨132) | ₨194 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (₨86) | ₨145 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (₨85) | ₨206 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.68TL (₨42) | ₨46 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (₨83) | ₨53 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27TL (₨198) | ₨225 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL (₨681) | ₨1,181 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (₨268) | ₨467 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 132TL (₨972) | ₨927 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 180TL (₨1,324) | ₨1,381 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (₨242) | ₨187 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (₨79) | ₨100 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (₨109) | ₨150 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,943TL (₨14,299) | ₨26,750 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63TL (₨4.63) | ₨2.70 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160TL (₨1,179) | ₨1,886 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (₨96) | ₨229 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,880 prices entered by 1,398 different people.
Cost of living in Turkey is 36% cheaper than in Mauritius
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