Cost of living in Turkey compared to Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL ($5.41) | $13 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL ($3.65) | $7 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL ($1.72) | $4.74 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.42TL ($0.73) | $1.79 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL ($1.73) | $3.24 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60TL ($0.75) | $4.47 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL ($3.12) | $4.65 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.60TL ($0.75) | $5.45 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.23TL ($0.43) | $2.92 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL ($1.73) | $1.77 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78TL ($10) | $15 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL ($0.84) | $1.41 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.40TL ($0.32) | $2.01 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,622TL ($486) | $1,441 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,214TL ($297) | $894 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 566TL ($76) | $157 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,609TL ($350) | $736 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,446TL ($194) | $512 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 451TL ($60) | $131 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72TL ($10) | $42 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,427TL ($325) | $350 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 674TL ($90) | $86 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32TL ($4.29) | $6 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27TL ($3.67) | $15 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 235TL ($31) | $45 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187TL ($25) | $49 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 456TL ($61) | $86 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320TL ($43) | $92 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 4% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,078TL ($30,049) | $25,896 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL ($0.88) | $0.75 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223TL ($30) | $33 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19TL ($2.61) | $6 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL ($3.91) | $17 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL ($29) | $43 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL ($3.78) | $8 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL ($2.82) | $4.22 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL ($2.63) | $3.99 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL ($1.32) | $2.73 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL ($2.46) | $2.18 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL ($4.84) | $22 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 39% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 114TL ($15) | $40 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL ($6) | $16 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 175TL ($24) | $66 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315TL ($42) | $73 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54TL ($7) | $9 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL ($2.16) | $3.23 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL ($3.12) | $2.85 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,813TL ($511) | $545 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL ($0.10) | $0.12 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 172TL ($23) | $37 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL ($2.46) | $9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in Puerto Rico
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