Cost of living in Turkey compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 9% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Turkey | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 140TL (52,048 Gs) | 50,826 Gs | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97TL (35,923 Gs) | 30,946 Gs | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45TL (16,618 Gs) | 12,482 Gs | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (7,730 Gs) | 6,704 Gs | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39TL (14,370 Gs) | 13,606 Gs | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21TL (7,815 Gs) | 14,309 Gs | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 70TL (26,130 Gs) | 19,993 Gs | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17TL (6,234 Gs) | 14,315 Gs | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (4,329 Gs) | 8,801 Gs | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38TL (14,084 Gs) | 6,949 Gs | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 296TL (109,982 Gs) | 45,924 Gs | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25TL (9,144 Gs) | 11,666 Gs | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8TL (2,817 Gs) | 2,805 Gs | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 28% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Turkey | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,477TL (6,873,742 Gs) | 4,948,050 Gs | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,445TL (4,257,650 Gs) | 2,856,580 Gs | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,851TL (688,487 Gs) | 335,567 Gs | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,454TL (4,633,201 Gs) | 3,412,450 Gs | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,463TL (2,776,286 Gs) | 2,118,850 Gs | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,741TL (647,673 Gs) | 246,035 Gs | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 148TL (55,114 Gs) | 105,424 Gs | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,496TL (2,044,630 Gs) | 2,519,550 Gs | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,161TL (803,759 Gs) | 946,702 Gs | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 98TL (36,406 Gs) | 30,945 Gs | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 82TL (30,379 Gs) | 21,603 Gs | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 17% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Turkey | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 889TL (330,812 Gs) | 316,876 Gs | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 573TL (213,284 Gs) | 301,974 Gs | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,493TL (555,368 Gs) | 644,237 Gs | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,538TL (571,982 Gs) | 480,167 Gs | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 39% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Turkey | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 658,736TL (245,060,426 Gs) | 69,046,000 Gs | + 255% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL (7,372 Gs) | 8,678 Gs | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 507TL (188,441 Gs) | 185,918 Gs | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| Turkey | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42TL (15,574 Gs) | 21,390 Gs | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58TL (21,428 Gs) | 53,867 Gs | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 621TL (231,009 Gs) | 119,686 Gs | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 76TL (28,191 Gs) | 27,793 Gs | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67TL (24,743 Gs) | 20,520 Gs | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 54TL (20,027 Gs) | 30,107 Gs | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38TL (14,064 Gs) | 11,025 Gs | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43TL (15,886 Gs) | 16,486 Gs | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 149TL (55,580 Gs) | 91,177 Gs | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| Turkey | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 425TL (158,267 Gs) | 114,005 Gs | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160TL (59,350 Gs) | 73,275 Gs | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 868TL (323,027 Gs) | 164,396 Gs | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,040TL (386,752 Gs) | 246,499 Gs | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 220TL (81,759 Gs) | 44,770 Gs | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49TL (18,260 Gs) | 23,244 Gs | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 79TL (29,299 Gs) | 13,802 Gs | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,592TL (5,056,332 Gs) | 5,591,640 Gs | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.29TL (480 Gs) | 1,626 Gs | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 797TL (296,425 Gs) | 279,107 Gs | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36TL (13,260 Gs) | 10,557 Gs | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,377 prices entered by 549 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 17% more expensive than in Paraguay
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