Cost of living in Turkey compared to New Zealand
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Turkey | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (NZ$17) | NZ$25 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (NZ$10) | NZ$17 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (NZ$5.13) | NZ$9 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (NZ$1.85) | NZ$2.80 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (NZ$4.26) | NZ$12 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (NZ$1.83) | NZ$10 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (NZ$1.84) | NZ$4.79 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (NZ$1.35) | NZ$4.14 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (NZ$2.61) | NZ$6 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (NZ$14) | NZ$20 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (NZ$2.34) | NZ$4.46 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (NZ$0.64) | NZ$3.26 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Turkey | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (NZ$1,680) | NZ$4,070 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (NZ$1,011) | NZ$3,352 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (NZ$142) | NZ$197 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (NZ$1,139) | NZ$2,492 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (NZ$731) | NZ$2,198 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (NZ$149) | NZ$153 | - 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (NZ$14) | NZ$90 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (NZ$589) | NZ$565 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (NZ$227) | NZ$231 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (NZ$10) | NZ$19 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (NZ$8) | NZ$32 | - 76% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 38% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Turkey | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (NZ$79) | NZ$139 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (NZ$62) | NZ$95 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (NZ$132) | NZ$186 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (NZ$119) | NZ$225 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Turkey | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (NZ$75,511) | NZ$41,100 | + 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (NZ$1.90) | NZ$2.85 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (NZ$59) | NZ$190 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 9% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Turkey | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (NZ$5.01) | NZ$10 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (NZ$8) | NZ$5.00 | + 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (NZ$71) | NZ$60 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (NZ$12) | NZ$7 | + 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (NZ$6) | NZ$5.35 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (NZ$5.80) | NZ$8 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (NZ$2.86) | NZ$3.09 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (NZ$3.88) | NZ$3.99 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (NZ$11) | NZ$38 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Turkey | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (NZ$68) | NZ$70 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (NZ$18) | NZ$43 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (NZ$54) | NZ$180 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (NZ$83) | NZ$136 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (NZ$16) | NZ$20 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (NZ$3.98) | NZ$5.95 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (NZ$5.50) | NZ$13 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (NZ$1,163) | NZ$1,526 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (NZ$0.07) | NZ$0.41 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (NZ$82) | NZ$73 | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (NZ$2.85) | NZ$40 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,324 prices entered by 453 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in New Zealand
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