Cost of living in Turkey compared to Nicaragua
Currency:
Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Nicaragua | ||||
Turkey | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (380 C$) | 340 C$ | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (216 C$) | 251 C$ | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (115 C$) | 99 C$ | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (41 C$) | 48 C$ | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (95 C$) | 67 C$ | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (41 C$) | 66 C$ | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (192 C$) | 91 C$ | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (41 C$) | 169 C$ | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (30 C$) | 88 C$ | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (58 C$) | 47 C$ | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (310 C$) | 723 C$ | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (52 C$) | 47 C$ | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (14 C$) | 24 C$ | - 41% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 31% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Turkey | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (37,656 C$) | 22,243 C$ | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (22,675 C$) | 12,702 C$ | + 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (3,187 C$) | 1,405 C$ | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (25,528 C$) | 20,097 C$ | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (16,395 C$) | 9,138 C$ | + 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (3,335 C$) | 2,608 C$ | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (308 C$) | 850 C$ | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (13,214 C$) | 11,705 C$ | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (5,094 C$) | 3,863 C$ | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (216 C$) | 233 C$ | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (172 C$) | 139 C$ | + 24% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is about the same as in Nicaragua | ||||
Turkey | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (1,771 C$) | 1,831 C$ | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (1,384 C$) | 1,330 C$ | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (2,952 C$) | 3,209 C$ | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (2,663 C$) | 2,922 C$ | - 9% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Nicaragua | ||||
Turkey | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (1,693,034 C$) | 538,002 C$ | + 215% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (43 C$) | 48 C$ | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (1,334 C$) | 1,979 C$ | - 33% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 16% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Turkey | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (112 C$) | 180 C$ | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (183 C$) | 270 C$ | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (1,592 C$) | 903 C$ | + 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (263 C$) | 104 C$ | + 152% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (139 C$) | 74 C$ | + 88% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (130 C$) | 132 C$ | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (64 C$) | 97 C$ | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (87 C$) | 70 C$ | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (237 C$) | 195 C$ | + 22% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 54% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Turkey | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (1,517 C$) | 422 C$ | + 259% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (410 C$) | 406 C$ | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (1,207 C$) | 700 C$ | + 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (1,862 C$) | 1,278 C$ | + 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (358 C$) | 223 C$ | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (89 C$) | 127 C$ | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (123 C$) | 69 C$ | + 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (26,080 C$) | 16,876 C$ | + 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (1.49 C$) | 2.00 C$ | - 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (1,843 C$) | 1,167 C$ | + 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (64 C$) | 133 C$ | - 52% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,962 prices entered by 406 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 11% more expensive than in Nicaragua
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