Cost of living in Turkey compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 198TL (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 161TL (€5.54) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70TL (€2.40) | €3.60 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24TL (€0.82) | €0.96 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52TL (€1.79) | €3.01 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24TL (€0.84) | €2.03 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 103TL (€3.54) | €4.99 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23TL (€0.80) | €1.89 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18TL (€0.62) | €1.58 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48TL (€1.65) | €1.00 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 258TL (€9) | €5.40 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37TL (€1.26) | €2.06 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10TL (€0.34) | €0.89 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 33% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,597TL (€1,123) | €1,351 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,617TL (€710) | €908 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,317TL (€80) | €146 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,181TL (€626) | €911 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,027TL (€414) | €667 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,096TL (€72) | €128 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 252TL (€9) | €31 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,613TL (€228) | €349 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,988TL (€103) | €128 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120TL (€4.13) | €8 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 218TL (€7) | €10 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 22% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200TL (€41) | €79 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 861TL (€30) | €34 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,261TL (€78) | €72 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,106TL (€73) | €78 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,292,530TL (€44,538) | €27,207 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30TL (€1.04) | €1.78 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 942TL (€32) | €36 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 38% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 72TL (€2.49) | €4.65 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150TL (€5.19) | €8 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,172TL (€40) | €69 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 72TL (€2.49) | €4.63 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80TL (€2.77) | €3.94 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 78TL (€2.68) | €5.17 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49TL (€1.70) | €2.58 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57TL (€1.97) | €2.12 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 264TL (€9) | €17 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 552TL (€19) | €30 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 295TL (€10) | €15 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 982TL (€34) | €55 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,033TL (€36) | €44 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 252TL (€9) | €8 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63TL (€2.17) | €3.29 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 92TL (€3.16) | €1.82 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,983TL (€516) | €517 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.14TL (€0.04) | €0.17 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 990TL (€34) | €37 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 47TL (€1.61) | €5.20 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,743 prices entered by 812 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 23% cheaper than in Portugal
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