- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Philippines
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 3% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (Php381) | Php247 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (Php232) | Php160 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (Php115) | Php99 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.31TL (Php42) | Php80 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (Php116) | Php88 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.22TL (Php54) | Php64 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (Php175) | Php158 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.78TL (Php48) | Php120 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.34TL (Php30) | Php78 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (Php96) | Php52 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48TL (Php609) | Php453 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.71TL (Php47) | Php66 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.87TL (Php24) | Php48 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,947TL (Php37,553) | Php44,903 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,758TL (Php22,407) | Php23,270 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 378TL (Php4,822) | Php4,014 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,138TL (Php27,250) | Php26,478 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,284TL (Php16,362) | Php13,646 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 295TL (Php3,758) | Php3,006 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (Php675) | Php1,829 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,704TL (Php21,715) | Php28,224 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 391TL (Php4,984) | Php4,181 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (Php302) | Php304 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (Php274) | Php313 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 5% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 178TL (Php2,273) | Php2,117 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129TL (Php1,642) | Php1,525 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 287TL (Php3,654) | Php3,940 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 261TL (Php3,331) | Php3,084 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 23% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,353TL (Php1,367,985) | Php1,306,870 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27TL (Php67) | Php46 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172TL (Php2,189) | Php1,590 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 36% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (Php152) | Php128 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (Php254) | Php546 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166TL (Php2,116) | Php890 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL (Php230) | Php340 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (Php153) | Php98 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11TL (Php146) | Php127 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.57TL (Php71) | Php66 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (Php146) | Php80 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27TL (Php345) | Php216 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 26% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89TL (Php1,138) | Php755 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35TL (Php451) | Php485 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126TL (Php1,611) | Php1,100 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176TL (Php2,247) | Php1,558 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32TL (Php410) | Php228 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (Php135) | Php155 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (Php188) | Php68 | + 177% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,932TL (Php24,621) | Php26,265 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (Php9) | Php8 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159TL (Php2,031) | Php1,903 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (Php166) | Php78 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 8% more expensive than in Philippines
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