Cost of living in Turkey compared to Pakistan
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (₨831) | ₨477 | + 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (₨561) | ₨617 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (₨283) | ₨253 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.65TL (₨118) | ₨112 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 13TL (₨273) | ₨147 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54TL (₨115) | ₨86 | + 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (₨486) | ₨736 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.70TL (₨119) | ₨147 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.18TL (₨66) | ₨52 | + 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (₨267) | ₨285 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 79TL (₨1,646) | ₨1,607 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL (₨135) | ₨134 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.40TL (₨50) | ₨80 | - 38% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Turkey is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,768TL (₨78,477) | ₨65,208 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,207TL (₨45,954) | ₨40,062 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 560TL (₨11,663) | ₨11,662 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,687TL (₨55,948) | ₨44,902 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,511TL (₨31,464) | ₨32,659 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 438TL (₨9,114) | ₨8,932 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (₨1,521) | ₨2,577 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,399TL (₨49,956) | ₨44,480 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 711TL (₨14,815) | ₨20,812 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34TL (₨701) | ₨667 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL (₨588) | ₨518 | + 13% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 10% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237TL (₨4,928) | ₨3,054 | + 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 191TL (₨3,972) | ₨5,408 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461TL (₨9,591) | ₨8,399 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 312TL (₨6,503) | ₨5,912 | + 10% | |
Transportation | + 77% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 229,524TL (₨4,779,974) | ₨2,463,580 | + 94% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (₨137) | ₨107 | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 224TL (₨4,668) | ₨2,108 | + 121% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20TL (₨411) | ₨260 | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL (₨526) | ₨616 | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 217TL (₨4,518) | ₨1,831 | + 147% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27TL (₨563) | ₨463 | + 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (₨439) | ₨350 | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (₨414) | ₨441 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (₨209) | ₨189 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 19TL (₨387) | ₨169 | + 129% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39TL (₨804) | ₨480 | + 68% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117TL (₨2,428) | ₨1,790 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (₨976) | ₨1,454 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 181TL (₨3,777) | ₨2,679 | + 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300TL (₨6,242) | ₨3,680 | + 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 56TL (₨1,161) | ₨850 | + 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (₨339) | ₨437 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (₨488) | ₨448 | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,927TL (₨81,783) | ₨58,894 | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (₨16) | ₨39 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 181TL (₨3,765) | ₨4,106 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (₨386) | ₨267 | + 44% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan
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