- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Philippines
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 11% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (Php336) | Php260 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (Php204) | Php171 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (Php101) | Php95 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.43TL (Php38) | Php81 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (Php102) | Php91 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.05TL (Php45) | Php58 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (Php160) | Php144 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.86TL (Php43) | Php125 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.42TL (Php27) | Php84 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (Php87) | Php50 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49TL (Php548) | Php496 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73TL (Php41) | Php69 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.89TL (Php21) | Php50 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 27% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,793TL (Php31,025) | Php44,961 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,754TL (Php19,487) | Php23,502 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 374TL (Php4,158) | Php4,320 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,122TL (Php23,569) | Php27,563 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,302TL (Php14,467) | Php14,560 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308TL (Php3,424) | Php3,506 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (Php593) | Php1,810 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,706TL (Php18,955) | Php27,452 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397TL (Php4,414) | Php4,389 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (Php262) | Php283 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (Php239) | Php252 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 2% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 185TL (Php2,058) | Php2,027 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138TL (Php1,534) | Php1,490 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291TL (Php3,228) | Php3,987 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 262TL (Php2,906) | Php3,287 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 9% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 112,738TL (Php1,252,384) | Php1,181,600 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47TL (Php61) | Php48 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172TL (Php1,914) | Php1,777 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 34% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (Php136) | Php123 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (Php227) | Php331 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 172TL (Php1,910) | Php799 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL (Php203) | Php305 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (Php135) | Php101 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (Php133) | Php127 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.74TL (Php64) | Php63 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (Php123) | Php75 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (Php311) | Php207 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 3% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL (Php1,034) | Php796 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (Php401) | Php495 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139TL (Php1,544) | Php1,226 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178TL (Php1,979) | Php1,515 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (Php370) | Php258 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (Php121) | Php157 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (Php167) | Php79 | + 111% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,983TL (Php22,026) | Php27,961 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54TL (Php6) | Php8 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160TL (Php1,779) | Php1,984 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (Php145) | Php82 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 6% cheaper than in Philippines
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