Cost of living in Turkey compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (Php260) | Php266 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (Php173) | Php167 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (Php84) | Php112 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.43TL (Php35) | Php83 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (Php83) | Php100 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.61TL (Php36) | Php77 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (Php149) | Php184 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.60TL (Php36) | Php148 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.18TL (Php21) | Php93 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (Php83) | Php59 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 77TL (Php496) | Php400 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL (Php40) | Php84 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.40TL (Php16) | Php58 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,629TL (Php23,396) | Php53,968 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,201TL (Php14,189) | Php27,722 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 565TL (Php3,643) | Php5,694 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,559TL (Php16,497) | Php35,003 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,431TL (Php9,228) | Php18,084 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 425TL (Php2,741) | Php2,692 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 71TL (Php461) | Php1,671 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,422TL (Php15,614) | Php15,761 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 677TL (Php4,365) | Php6,329 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34TL (Php217) | Php293 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL (Php180) | Php243 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 26% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 235TL (Php1,514) | Php2,385 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187TL (Php1,205) | Php1,355 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 456TL (Php2,937) | Php4,126 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320TL (Php2,065) | Php4,294 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 4% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,078TL (Php1,444,648) | Php1,190,930 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (Php42) | Php49 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228TL (Php1,470) | Php1,493 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 28% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19TL (Php125) | Php280 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (Php188) | Php977 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (Php1,381) | Php559 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (Php182) | Php255 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (Php135) | Php141 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (Php126) | Php163 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (Php63) | Php88 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (Php118) | Php85 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL (Php233) | Php305 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 20% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 114TL (Php735) | Php914 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (Php304) | Php529 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 175TL (Php1,130) | Php6,140 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315TL (Php2,029) | Php1,903 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54TL (Php348) | Php231 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (Php104) | Php158 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (Php150) | Php85 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,813TL (Php24,581) | Php25,570 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (Php5.01) | Php8 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175TL (Php1,127) | Php1,779 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (Php118) | Php116 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 27% cheaper than in Philippines
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