Cost of living in Turkey compared to Oman
Currency:
Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Turkey | Oman | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (﷼ 3.980) | ﷼ 5.373 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (﷼ 2.258) | ﷼ 3.633 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (﷼ 1.204) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (﷼ 0.433) | ﷼ 0.935 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (﷼ 0.998) | ﷼ 1.000 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (﷼ 0.429) | ﷼ 1.532 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (﷼ 2.004) | ﷼ 0.900 | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (﷼ 0.432) | ﷼ 1.336 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (﷼ 0.316) | ﷼ 0.476 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (﷼ 0.612) | ﷼ 1.878 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (﷼ 3.241) | ﷼ 5.731 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (﷼ 0.548) | ﷼ 1.000 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (﷼ 0.150) | ﷼ 1.000 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Turkey | Oman | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (﷼ 394) | ﷼ 618 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (﷼ 237) | ﷼ 397 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (﷼ 33) | ﷼ 37 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (﷼ 267) | ﷼ 408 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (﷼ 171) | ﷼ 168 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (﷼ 35) | ﷼ 50 | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (﷼ 3.223) | ﷼ 21 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (﷼ 138) | ﷼ 92 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (﷼ 53) | ﷼ 43 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (﷼ 2.259) | ﷼ 3.948 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (﷼ 1.797) | ﷼ 14 | - 87% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is about the same as in Oman | ||||
Turkey | Oman | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 15 | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 15 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (﷼ 31) | ﷼ 40 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 15 | + 86% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 9% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Turkey | Oman | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (﷼ 17,708) | ﷼ 8,064 | + 120% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (﷼ 0.446) | ﷼ 0.303 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 25 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Turkey | Oman | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (﷼ 1.174) | ﷼ 2.865 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (﷼ 1.911) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 12 | + 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (﷼ 2.748) | ﷼ 3.451 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (﷼ 1.449) | ﷼ 2.474 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (﷼ 1.359) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (﷼ 0.671) | ﷼ 1.289 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (﷼ 0.910) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (﷼ 2.481) | ﷼ 4.000 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Turkey | Oman | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 26 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (﷼ 4.286) | ﷼ 6 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 25 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 21 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (﷼ 3.743) | ﷼ 8 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (﷼ 0.933) | ﷼ 3.986 | - 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (﷼ 1.289) | ﷼ 2.391 | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (﷼ 273) | ﷼ 30 | + 809% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (﷼ 0.016) | ﷼ 0.060 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 19 | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (﷼ 0.669) | ﷼ 5.203 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,640 prices entered by 397 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 33% cheaper than in Oman
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