- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 0% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (₨810) | ₨504 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (₨497) | ₨605 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (₨244) | ₨218 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.44TL (₨93) | ₨105 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (₨248) | ₨118 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.05TL (₨109) | ₨83 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (₨387) | ₨479 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.85TL (₨104) | ₨153 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.41TL (₨65) | ₨41 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (₨211) | ₨306 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (₨1,339) | ₨2,281 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73TL (₨101) | ₨116 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.86TL (₨50) | ₨54 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,795TL (₨75,370) | ₨55,052 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,751TL (₨47,234) | ₨33,763 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380TL (₨10,260) | ₨8,203 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,120TL (₨57,184) | ₨43,372 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,302TL (₨35,118) | ₨29,020 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 314TL (₨8,474) | ₨6,458 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (₨1,434) | ₨2,697 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,693TL (₨45,663) | ₨40,594 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397TL (₨10,716) | ₨11,108 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (₨635) | ₨520 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (₨579) | ₨954 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 2% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 185TL (₨4,997) | ₨2,647 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 137TL (₨3,685) | ₨4,584 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291TL (₨7,860) | ₨6,390 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 261TL (₨7,028) | ₨5,680 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,053TL (₨3,048,950) | ₨1,767,640 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.49TL (₨148) | ₨82 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172TL (₨4,649) | ₨2,470 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (₨326) | ₨222 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (₨547) | ₨1,090 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 171TL (₨4,622) | ₨2,108 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL (₨494) | ₨398 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (₨329) | ₨255 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (₨321) | ₨342 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.75TL (₨155) | ₨141 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (₨300) | ₨110 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (₨761) | ₨454 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 2% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL (₨2,516) | ₨1,581 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (₨973) | ₨1,138 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140TL (₨3,774) | ₨3,973 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178TL (₨4,805) | ₨3,166 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (₨900) | ₨510 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (₨296) | ₨356 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (₨406) | ₨496 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,995TL (₨53,816) | ₨57,586 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54TL (₨15) | ₨27 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160TL (₨4,304) | ₨3,816 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (₨352) | ₨172 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,077 prices entered by 1,891 different people.
Cost of living in Turkey is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan
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