- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 2% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (₨797) | ₨561 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (₨521) | ₨654 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (₨268) | ₨222 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85TL (₨101) | ₨108 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (₨272) | ₨122 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.71TL (₨123) | ₨81 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16TL (₨412) | ₨601 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.26TL (₨112) | ₨157 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.29TL (₨86) | ₨40 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (₨230) | ₨283 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54TL (₨1,415) | ₨2,980 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.22TL (₨111) | ₨117 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.94TL (₨51) | ₨57 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,002TL (₨78,649) | ₨55,913 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,782TL (₨46,695) | ₨35,841 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 423TL (₨11,084) | ₨8,271 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,139TL (₨56,040) | ₨45,604 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,246TL (₨32,646) | ₨28,662 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 313TL (₨8,205) | ₨7,054 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (₨1,401) | ₨2,745 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,887TL (₨49,445) | ₨41,233 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 451TL (₨11,805) | ₨11,254 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (₨647) | ₨504 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (₨555) | ₨1,031 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 198TL (₨5,176) | ₨2,511 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 157TL (₨4,110) | ₨3,906 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 322TL (₨8,425) | ₨6,587 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 259TL (₨6,785) | ₨5,399 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,197TL (₨3,568,486) | ₨2,201,860 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (₨163) | ₨92 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 182TL (₨4,775) | ₨2,619 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (₨327) | ₨241 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (₨541) | ₨774 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 161TL (₨4,220) | ₨2,396 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (₨456) | ₨458 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (₨364) | ₨326 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (₨349) | ₨361 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (₨183) | ₨156 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (₨316) | ₨111 | + 185% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (₨759) | ₨585 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 86TL (₨2,265) | ₨1,463 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38TL (₨995) | ₨1,197 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 141TL (₨3,682) | ₨3,978 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191TL (₨5,005) | ₨3,261 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36TL (₨942) | ₨1,228 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (₨312) | ₨400 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL (₨437) | ₨548 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,390TL (₨62,610) | ₨57,507 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (₨18) | ₨50 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155TL (₨4,054) | ₨3,895 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (₨342) | ₨275 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,356 prices entered by 1,849 different people.
Cost of living in Turkey is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan
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