Cost of living in Turkey compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36TL (Php314) | Php233 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23TL (Php199) | Php159 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (Php105) | Php96 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.54TL (Php39) | Php86 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (Php97) | Php92 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.33TL (Php46) | Php63 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL (Php155) | Php215 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.76TL (Php41) | Php139 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.18TL (Php36) | Php104 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11TL (Php95) | Php51 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64TL (Php552) | Php524 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.06TL (Php44) | Php81 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.03TL (Php18) | Php45 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 36% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,223TL (Php27,750) | Php52,820 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,934TL (Php16,650) | Php25,207 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 522TL (Php4,496) | Php4,572 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,242TL (Php19,303) | Php30,236 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,416TL (Php12,191) | Php14,085 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 392TL (Php3,377) | Php3,031 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63TL (Php538) | Php1,597 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,298TL (Php19,784) | Php20,335 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 561TL (Php4,833) | Php4,681 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29TL (Php253) | Php318 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25TL (Php215) | Php298 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 19% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL (Php2,080) | Php2,874 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 156TL (Php1,344) | Php1,541 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 394TL (Php3,390) | Php4,587 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319TL (Php2,744) | Php3,538 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 17% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 165,152TL (Php1,422,052) | Php1,212,360 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (Php58) | Php51 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177TL (Php1,522) | Php1,251 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 12% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (Php137) | Php200 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (Php230) | Php817 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196TL (Php1,691) | Php638 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21TL (Php182) | Php198 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (Php152) | Php102 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (Php143) | Php129 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (Php75) | Php51 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (Php128) | Php82 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34TL (Php295) | Php222 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104TL (Php892) | Php848 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 45TL (Php389) | Php538 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 163TL (Php1,405) | Php1,122 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212TL (Php1,826) | Php1,625 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42TL (Php364) | Php286 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (Php122) | Php161 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20TL (Php176) | Php68 | + 159% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,990TL (Php25,749) | Php25,119 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75TL (Php6) | Php7 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186TL (Php1,601) | Php2,160 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16TL (Php135) | Php94 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 8% cheaper than in Philippines
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