Cost of living in Turkey compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 410TL (₨2,922) | ₨916 | + 219% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299TL (₨2,128) | ₨1,082 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 137TL (₨977) | ₨533 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42TL (₨300) | ₨232 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86TL (₨613) | ₨323 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50TL (₨358) | ₨165 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 191TL (₨1,358) | ₨836 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 47TL (₨334) | ₨279 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25TL (₨180) | ₨114 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 86TL (₨616) | ₨391 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 536TL (₨3,821) | ₨2,624 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60TL (₨426) | ₨209 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18TL (₨129) | ₨144 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,812TL (₨347,868) | ₨137,741 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,480TL (₨210,097) | ₨58,708 | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,225TL (₨22,985) | ₨21,580 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,060TL (₨264,117) | ₨79,067 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,746TL (₨169,229) | ₨35,699 | + 374% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,193TL (₨15,629) | ₨17,044 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 434TL (₨3,090) | ₨2,308 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,159TL (₨100,911) | ₨58,431 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,691TL (₨33,435) | ₨29,384 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 199TL (₨1,415) | ₨1,281 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284TL (₨2,023) | ₨625 | + 224% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,343TL (₨16,696) | ₨4,832 | + 246% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,747TL (₨12,452) | ₨9,004 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,897TL (₨27,770) | ₨13,089 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,491TL (₨32,007) | ₨13,255 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,638,260TL (₨11,675,474) | ₨2,800,000 | + 317% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46TL (₨330) | ₨272 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,264TL (₨9,005) | ₨4,030 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 108TL (₨768) | ₨230 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 204TL (₨1,456) | ₨838 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,308TL (₨16,451) | ₨3,307 | + 398% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 162TL (₨1,157) | ₨1,222 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 167TL (₨1,189) | ₨649 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156TL (₨1,114) | ₨557 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73TL (₨522) | ₨396 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 104TL (₨739) | ₨217 | + 240% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 472TL (₨3,366) | ₨495 | + 580% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,340TL (₨9,553) | ₨3,859 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 541TL (₨3,855) | ₨1,827 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,789TL (₨12,752) | ₨6,844 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,833TL (₨20,189) | ₨8,435 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 456TL (₨3,250) | ₨2,877 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 153TL (₨1,090) | ₨566 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 175TL (₨1,248) | ₨979 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,031TL (₨171,262) | ₨149,999 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6TL (₨45) | ₨255 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,319TL (₨16,530) | ₨5,226 | + 216% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 78TL (₨559) | ₨637 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,734 prices entered by 405 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2025.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan
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