Cost of living in Turkey compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkey | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 358TL (15,686 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 247% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 260TL (11,397 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 168TL (7,352 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 216% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 39TL (1,715 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 81TL (3,544 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 44TL (1,912 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 166TL (7,274 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 46TL (2,030 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (1,131 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 69TL (3,019 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 507TL (22,214 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 59TL (2,598 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18TL (810 ₦) | 1,308 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 152% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkey | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 40,388TL (1,770,009 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,349TL (1,023,266 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,102TL (135,957 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,187TL (1,191,481 ₦) | 430,695 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,218TL (886,072 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,356TL (147,056 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 378TL (16,568 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,194TL (490,597 ₦) | 299,211 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,229TL (185,324 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 286% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 171TL (7,492 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 220TL (9,648 ₦) | 2,669 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Clothes | + 194% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 194% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkey | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,093TL (91,731 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 600% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,160TL (50,845 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,538TL (155,052 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,306TL (144,893 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 157% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkey | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,427,130TL (62,544,296 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 1321% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43TL (1,872 ₦) | 880 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,123TL (49,213 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 203% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 203% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkey | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 97TL (4,262 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 118TL (5,185 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,869TL (81,908 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 347% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 162TL (7,114 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 225% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 144TL (6,329 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 131TL (5,749 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63TL (2,771 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99TL (4,359 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 307% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 372TL (16,302 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 582% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkey | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,016TL (44,532 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 441TL (19,338 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,470TL (64,408 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 465% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,071TL (90,777 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 391TL (17,140 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 140TL (6,157 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 141TL (6,189 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 338% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 26,329TL (1,153,888 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 287% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.52TL (110 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,684TL (73,794 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 455% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69TL (3,003 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,962 prices entered by 330 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 140% more expensive than in Nigeria
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