Cost of living in Turkey compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37TL (₨923) | ₨609 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23TL (₨587) | ₨658 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (₨310) | ₨250 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.58TL (₨115) | ₨111 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (₨281) | ₨122 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.34TL (₨134) | ₨116 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL (₨461) | ₨513 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.79TL (₨121) | ₨182 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.15TL (₨105) | ₨47 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11TL (₨280) | ₨366 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66TL (₨1,652) | ₨2,635 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.11TL (₨129) | ₨127 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.03TL (₨51) | ₨56 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,219TL (₨81,125) | ₨56,028 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,968TL (₨49,603) | ₨37,189 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 523TL (₨13,182) | ₨9,197 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,239TL (₨56,434) | ₨50,256 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,414TL (₨35,646) | ₨30,769 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 390TL (₨9,818) | ₨8,410 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 64TL (₨1,608) | ₨2,495 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,331TL (₨58,741) | ₨40,044 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 533TL (₨13,445) | ₨11,962 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29TL (₨731) | ₨600 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (₨578) | ₨797 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 246TL (₨6,196) | ₨2,116 | + 193% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163TL (₨4,111) | ₨3,603 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 401TL (₨10,106) | ₨6,737 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320TL (₨8,053) | ₨5,639 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 167,389TL (₨4,218,463) | ₨1,997,080 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (₨172) | ₨112 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178TL (₨4,496) | ₨1,909 | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (₨397) | ₨311 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL (₨641) | ₨401 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 202TL (₨5,084) | ₨1,486 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20TL (₨508) | ₨514 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (₨458) | ₨303 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (₨419) | ₨309 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (₨226) | ₨189 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (₨390) | ₨133 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33TL (₨843) | ₨394 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104TL (₨2,609) | ₨1,486 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46TL (₨1,149) | ₨1,191 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 167TL (₨4,204) | ₨3,713 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 224TL (₨5,654) | ₨3,615 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44TL (₨1,110) | ₨885 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (₨362) | ₨325 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21TL (₨529) | ₨393 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,007TL (₨75,770) | ₨55,804 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (₨17) | ₨4.62 | + 267% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 185TL (₨4,672) | ₨4,249 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16TL (₨405) | ₨216 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,691 prices entered by 1,314 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan
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