- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Philippines
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 22% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (Php288) | Php253 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (Php180) | Php168 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (Php90) | Php98 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.65TL (Php35) | Php83 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (Php93) | Php94 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.45TL (Php42) | Php61 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (Php144) | Php157 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.06TL (Php38) | Php127 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.82TL (Php27) | Php83 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (Php78) | Php52 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (Php475) | Php527 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.97TL (Php38) | Php75 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.11TL (Php20) | Php54 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 38% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,951TL (Php27,987) | Php46,767 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,763TL (Php16,725) | Php22,381 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 410TL (Php3,888) | Php4,169 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,097TL (Php19,888) | Php28,522 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,272TL (Php12,062) | Php16,341 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 301TL (Php2,853) | Php3,050 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (Php504) | Php1,795 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,773TL (Php16,812) | Php26,037 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 388TL (Php3,683) | Php5,051 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (Php219) | Php324 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (Php212) | Php216 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 189TL (Php1,789) | Php2,106 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150TL (Php1,419) | Php1,550 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307TL (Php2,916) | Php4,120 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 252TL (Php2,388) | Php3,380 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 6% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,903TL (Php1,165,679) | Php1,135,060 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.90TL (Php56) | Php51 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178TL (Php1,688) | Php1,551 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 3% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (Php122) | Php156 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22TL (Php207) | Php440 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 161TL (Php1,527) | Php948 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20TL (Php190) | Php243 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (Php129) | Php114 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (Php120) | Php172 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6TL (Php62) | Php66 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (Php109) | Php82 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (Php263) | Php193 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 11% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL (Php885) | Php835 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (Php344) | Php480 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154TL (Php1,464) | Php1,249 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 173TL (Php1,637) | Php1,503 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (Php325) | Php276 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (Php105) | Php157 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL (Php152) | Php91 | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,129TL (Php20,190) | Php26,612 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.62TL (Php5.90) | Php8 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 158TL (Php1,503) | Php2,061 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (Php124) | Php88 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Philippines
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