Cost of living in Turkey compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 61TL (₨746) | ₨519 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46TL (₨561) | ₨705 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 26TL (₨322) | ₨224 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10TL (₨118) | ₨118 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 22TL (₨268) | ₨165 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11TL (₨136) | ₨102 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 37TL (₨451) | ₨710 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8TL (₨96) | ₨221 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6TL (₨76) | ₨51 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20TL (₨244) | ₨220 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120TL (₨1,472) | ₨2,141 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11TL (₨132) | ₨167 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.94TL (₨48) | ₨77 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,728TL (₨82,745) | ₨65,360 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,724TL (₨45,791) | ₨44,450 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 873TL (₨10,740) | ₨14,918 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,116TL (₨50,614) | ₨47,849 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,413TL (₨29,675) | ₨35,800 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 694TL (₨8,540) | ₨10,123 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95TL (₨1,163) | ₨2,270 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,280TL (₨64,930) | ₨53,975 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,800TL (₨22,132) | ₨18,356 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52TL (₨638) | ₨851 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77TL (₨951) | ₨797 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 41% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 385TL (₨4,736) | ₨4,868 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 314TL (₨3,867) | ₨7,670 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 785TL (₨9,653) | ₨17,357 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 519TL (₨6,380) | ₨8,106 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 465,188TL (₨5,720,794) | ₨5,697,890 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15TL (₨183) | ₨146 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 283TL (₨3,486) | ₨4,073 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 9% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41TL (₨498) | ₨237 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 51TL (₨624) | ₨572 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 317TL (₨3,895) | ₨1,768 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42TL (₨516) | ₨1,267 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32TL (₨393) | ₨575 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27TL (₨337) | ₨371 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15TL (₨182) | ₨352 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25TL (₨304) | ₨116 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 58TL (₨717) | ₨681 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 215TL (₨2,644) | ₨2,016 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72TL (₨889) | ₨1,908 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 569TL (₨6,995) | ₨2,708 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 519TL (₨6,379) | ₨4,907 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81TL (₨993) | ₨1,025 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31TL (₨379) | ₨469 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40TL (₨494) | ₨513 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,552TL (₨80,578) | ₨107,118 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99TL (₨12) | ₨4.02 | + 204% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 275TL (₨3,388) | ₨4,729 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23TL (₨281) | ₨237 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,421 prices entered by 881 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan
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