- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Philippines
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 17% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (Php294) | Php257 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (Php194) | Php170 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (Php98) | Php99 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.80TL (Php37) | Php81 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (Php101) | Php93 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.64TL (Php46) | Php60 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (Php150) | Php144 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.20TL (Php41) | Php130 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.14TL (Php31) | Php83 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (Php85) | Php51 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52TL (Php512) | Php501 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.13TL (Php41) | Php75 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.92TL (Php19) | Php53 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 33% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,938TL (Php28,934) | Php44,675 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,807TL (Php17,793) | Php22,658 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 414TL (Php4,075) | Php3,892 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,164TL (Php21,312) | Php28,459 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,294TL (Php12,748) | Php16,193 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 296TL (Php2,920) | Php2,974 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (Php524) | Php1,801 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,858TL (Php18,297) | Php24,553 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415TL (Php4,086) | Php5,027 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (Php238) | Php322 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (Php226) | Php221 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 11% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 194TL (Php1,906) | Php2,110 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 151TL (Php1,484) | Php1,550 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 315TL (Php3,106) | Php4,124 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 254TL (Php2,502) | Php3,416 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 13% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,540TL (Php1,305,254) | Php1,165,240 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (Php61) | Php52 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180TL (Php1,774) | Php1,549 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 7% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (Php126) | Php152 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22TL (Php213) | Php457 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 162TL (Php1,592) | Php865 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (Php172) | Php243 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (Php137) | Php111 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (Php130) | Php181 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (Php69) | Php65 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (Php119) | Php84 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (Php280) | Php185 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 3% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 87TL (Php859) | Php828 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (Php366) | Php480 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139TL (Php1,366) | Php1,229 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186TL (Php1,833) | Php1,495 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36TL (Php354) | Php271 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (Php117) | Php158 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL (Php164) | Php89 | + 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,309TL (Php22,734) | Php25,671 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (Php7) | Php8 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 153TL (Php1,507) | Php1,992 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (Php129) | Php89 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 10% cheaper than in Philippines
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