Cost of living in Turkey compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 153TL (₨2,033) | ₨851 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 113TL (₨1,497) | ₨952 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53TL (₨705) | ₨348 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22TL (₨292) | ₨169 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52TL (₨688) | ₨282 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20TL (₨261) | ₨250 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 98TL (₨1,298) | ₨1,139 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17TL (₨227) | ₨290 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13TL (₨170) | ₨122 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44TL (₨581) | ₨549 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 281TL (₨3,729) | ₨2,784 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27TL (₨355) | ₨289 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9TL (₨114) | ₨191 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,598TL (₨286,942) | ₨115,670 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,215TL (₨162,279) | ₨70,950 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,623TL (₨21,557) | ₨25,995 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,844TL (₨183,922) | ₨59,502 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,162TL (₨108,436) | ₨50,821 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 916TL (₨12,171) | ₨20,152 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154TL (₨2,052) | ₨2,097 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,260TL (₨83,174) | ₨71,636 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,140TL (₨28,433) | ₨23,262 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95TL (₨1,259) | ₨1,718 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 112TL (₨1,483) | ₨1,977 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,036TL (₨13,766) | ₨3,426 | + 302% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 706TL (₨9,384) | ₨6,254 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,657TL (₨22,009) | ₨13,199 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,676TL (₨22,267) | ₨8,569 | + 160% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 739,156TL (₨9,820,154) | ₨4,456,060 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (₨283) | ₨270 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 401TL (₨5,326) | ₨4,626 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50TL (₨665) | ₨1,015 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80TL (₨1,062) | ₨1,391 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 772TL (₨10,252) | ₨3,667 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73TL (₨972) | ₨521 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 77TL (₨1,028) | ₨922 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55TL (₨735) | ₨736 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 35TL (₨467) | ₨249 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47TL (₨624) | ₨242 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 172TL (₨2,288) | ₨860 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkey | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 425TL (₨5,650) | ₨3,545 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 158TL (₨2,097) | ₨2,089 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 761TL (₨10,107) | ₨2,959 | + 242% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 892TL (₨11,848) | ₨7,109 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 241TL (₨3,197) | ₨880 | + 263% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52TL (₨693) | ₨669 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 86TL (₨1,144) | ₨1,106 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,638TL (₨181,184) | ₨119,622 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00TL (₨13) | ₨3.79 | + 251% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 826TL (₨10,980) | ₨3,764 | + 192% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38TL (₨511) | ₨415 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,360 prices entered by 944 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan
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