Cost of living in Turkey compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (Php258) | Php278 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (Php174) | Php176 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (Php88) | Php115 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.65TL (Php37) | Php86 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (Php85) | Php106 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54TL (Php36) | Php87 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (Php151) | Php205 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.70TL (Php37) | Php154 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.18TL (Php21) | Php98 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (Php83) | Php63 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 79TL (Php511) | Php403 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL (Php42) | Php84 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.40TL (Php16) | Php61 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,778TL (Php24,445) | Php53,329 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,207TL (Php14,276) | Php26,864 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 560TL (Php3,623) | Php5,346 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,687TL (Php17,381) | Php32,454 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,511TL (Php9,774) | Php17,484 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 438TL (Php2,831) | Php2,429 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (Php472) | Php1,644 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,399TL (Php15,519) | Php13,655 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 711TL (Php4,602) | Php5,856 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34TL (Php218) | Php283 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL (Php183) | Php280 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 23% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237TL (Php1,531) | Php2,272 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 191TL (Php1,234) | Php1,330 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461TL (Php2,980) | Php4,611 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 312TL (Php2,020) | Php4,052 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 8% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 229,524TL (Php1,484,914) | Php1,154,410 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (Php43) | Php48 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224TL (Php1,450) | Php1,437 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 23% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20TL (Php128) | Php198 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL (Php163) | Php809 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 217TL (Php1,404) | Php589 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27TL (Php175) | Php305 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (Php137) | Php151 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (Php129) | Php155 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (Php65) | Php85 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19TL (Php120) | Php86 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39TL (Php250) | Php309 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 10% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117TL (Php754) | Php867 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (Php303) | Php510 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 181TL (Php1,173) | Php2,231 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300TL (Php1,939) | Php2,140 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 56TL (Php361) | Php249 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (Php105) | Php162 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (Php152) | Php87 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,927TL (Php25,406) | Php19,345 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (Php5.02) | Php8 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 181TL (Php1,170) | Php1,689 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (Php120) | Php115 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in Philippines
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