- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (₨593) | ₨506 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (₨371) | ₨594 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (₨184) | ₨214 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.55TL (₨70) | ₨105 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (₨187) | ₨119 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.21TL (₨83) | ₨82 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (₨288) | ₨481 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.09TL (₨80) | ₨150 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65TL (₨52) | ₨40 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (₨159) | ₨311 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51TL (₨999) | ₨2,217 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.91TL (₨77) | ₨119 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.12TL (₨42) | ₨54 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 17% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,057TL (₨60,107) | ₨56,830 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,839TL (₨36,166) | ₨33,442 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 402TL (₨7,900) | ₨7,867 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,134TL (₨41,956) | ₨42,799 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,317TL (₨25,889) | ₨25,665 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 301TL (₨5,910) | ₨6,434 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (₨1,046) | ₨2,590 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,749TL (₨34,389) | ₨40,917 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402TL (₨7,901) | ₨10,990 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (₨461) | ₨509 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (₨433) | ₨1,097 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 20% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 187TL (₨3,685) | ₨2,520 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 146TL (₨2,863) | ₨4,267 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 304TL (₨5,979) | ₨6,098 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 270TL (₨5,302) | ₨5,524 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,928TL (₨2,318,798) | ₨1,809,730 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.75TL (₨113) | ₨85 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176TL (₨3,469) | ₨2,543 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (₨252) | ₨221 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (₨396) | ₨542 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 171TL (₨3,361) | ₨2,075 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (₨373) | ₨386 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13TL (₨251) | ₨243 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (₨245) | ₨332 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.94TL (₨117) | ₨136 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (₨223) | ₨104 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (₨571) | ₨612 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95TL (₨1,873) | ₨1,486 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (₨715) | ₨1,147 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 153TL (₨2,999) | ₨3,939 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175TL (₨3,440) | ₨3,130 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (₨664) | ₨500 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (₨217) | ₨374 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL (₨306) | ₨444 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,046TL (₨40,230) | ₨55,174 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59TL (₨12) | ₨44 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159TL (₨3,136) | ₨4,065 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (₨257) | ₨177 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,628 prices entered by 1,910 different people.
Cost of living in Turkey is 10% cheaper than in Pakistan
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