Cost of living in Turkey compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 128% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 128% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Turkey | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (16,530 ₦) | 3,378 ₦ | + 389% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (9,378 ₦) | 4,062 ₦ | + 131% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (5,001 ₦) | 2,111 ₦ | + 137% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (1,799 ₦) | 1,475 ₦ | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (4,146 ₦) | 1,418 ₦ | + 192% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (1,783 ₦) | 1,156 ₦ | + 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (8,322 ₦) | 5,338 ₦ | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (1,796 ₦) | 2,391 ₦ | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (1,314 ₦) | 1,674 ₦ | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (2,540 ₦) | 633 ₦ | + 301% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (13,462 ₦) | 5,146 ₦ | + 162% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (2,275 ₦) | 944 ₦ | + 141% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (624 ₦) | 821 ₦ | - 24% | |
Housing | + 83% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Turkey | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (1,635,960 ₦) | 500,378 ₦ | + 227% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (985,129 ₦) | 415,556 ₦ | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (138,475 ₦) | 75,393 ₦ | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (1,109,037 ₦) | 576,355 ₦ | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (712,294 ₦) | 422,304 ₦ | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (144,900 ₦) | 83,180 ₦ | + 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (13,386 ₦) | 22,277 ₦ | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (574,058 ₦) | 211,206 ₦ | + 172% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (221,287 ₦) | 81,049 ₦ | + 173% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (9,385 ₦) | 3,530 ₦ | + 166% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (7,464 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 192% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 192% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Turkey | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (76,959 ₦) | 10,187 ₦ | + 655% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (60,128 ₦) | 25,289 ₦ | + 138% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (128,269 ₦) | 32,870 ₦ | + 290% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (115,712 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 80% | |
Transportation | + 189% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 189% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Turkey | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (73,553,524 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 1571% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (1,853 ₦) | 627 ₦ | + 196% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (57,948 ₦) | 28,552 ₦ | + 103% | |
Personal Care | + 177% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 177% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Turkey | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (4,878 ₦) | 1,328 ₦ | + 267% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (7,938 ₦) | 6,789 ₦ | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (69,151 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 309% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (11,415 ₦) | 2,283 ₦ | + 400% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (6,018 ₦) | 2,813 ₦ | + 114% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (5,647 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 211% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (2,785 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 414% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (3,780 ₦) | 773 ₦ | + 389% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (10,306 ₦) | 2,222 ₦ | + 364% | |
Entertainment | + 262% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 262% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Turkey | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (65,897 ₦) | 11,241 ₦ | + 486% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (17,804 ₦) | 7,881 ₦ | + 126% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (52,455 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 162% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (80,914 ₦) | 33,366 ₦ | + 143% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (15,548 ₦) | 15,778 ₦ | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (3,876 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (5,355 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 435% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (1,133,026 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 2193% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (65 ₦) | 12 ₦ | + 441% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (80,086 ₦) | 13,432 ₦ | + 496% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (2,778 ₦) | 2,214 ₦ | + 25% | |
TOTAL | + 153% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,893 prices entered by 416 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 153% more expensive than in Nigeria
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