Cost of living in Turkey compared to Nicaragua
Currency:
Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Nicaragua | ||||
Turkey | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 313TL (358 C$) | 340 C$ | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 187TL (214 C$) | 251 C$ | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 101TL (116 C$) | 99 C$ | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (41 C$) | 48 C$ | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 84TL (96 C$) | 67 C$ | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (41 C$) | 66 C$ | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 178TL (204 C$) | 91 C$ | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35TL (40 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 (59 C$) | 47 C$ | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 264TL (302 C$) | 723 C$ | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (52 C$) | 47 C$ | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12TL (14 C$) | 24 C$ | - 43% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 37% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Turkey | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,872TL (42,212 C$) | 22,243 C$ | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,914TL (22,798 C$) | 12,702 C$ | + 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,102TL (3,551 C$) | 1,405 C$ | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,679TL (25,963 C$) | 20,097 C$ | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,963TL (15,985 C$) | 9,138 C$ | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,638TL (3,020 C$) | 2,608 C$ | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (308 C$) | 850 C$ | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,024TL (13,765 C$) | 11,705 C$ | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,514TL (5,168 C$) | 3,863 C$ | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185TL (212 C$) | 233 C$ | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 151TL (173 C$) | 139 C$ | + 24% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 7% cheaper than in Nicaragua | ||||
Turkey | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,550TL (1,775 C$) | 1,831 C$ | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,036TL (1,186 C$) | 1,330 C$ | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,671TL (3,058 C$) | 3,209 C$ | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,548TL (2,917 C$) | 2,922 C$ | - 0% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
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 | 1,465,620TL (1,677,862 C$) | 538,002 C$ | + 212% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (43 C$) | 48 C$ | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,050TL (1,202 C$) | 1,979 C$ | - 39% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 18% 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 (182 C$) | 270 C$ | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,317TL (1,507 C$) | 903 C$ | + 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (262 C$) | 104 C$ | + 152% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 131TL (150 C$) | 74 C$ | + 103% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 119TL (136 C$) | 132 C$ | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (64 C$) | 97 C$ | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 73TL (84 C$) | 70 C$ | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210TL (240 C$) | 195 C$ | + 23% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 36% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Turkey | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,061TL (1,214 C$) | 422 C$ | + 188% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (409 C$) | 406 C$ | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (1,205 C$) | 700 C$ | + 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,275TL (1,460 C$) | 1,278 C$ | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (357 C$) | 223 C$ | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77TL (88 C$) | 127 C$ | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (123 C$) | 69 C$ | + 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (26,036 C$) | 16,876 C$ | + 54% | |
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 | 1,243TL (1,423 C$) | 1,167 C$ | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 54TL (61 C$) | 133 C$ | - 54% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,907 prices entered by 407 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 8% more expensive than in Nicaragua
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