Cost of living in Turkey compared to Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 53% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36TL ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23TL ($3.88) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL ($2.05) | $3.91 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.55TL ($0.76) | $1.80 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL ($1.89) | $2.66 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.34TL ($0.90) | $4.06 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL ($3.03) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.77TL ($0.80) | $3.34 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16TL ($0.70) | $2.32 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11TL ($1.85) | $2.65 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64TL ($11) | $17 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.06TL ($0.85) | $1.38 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.04TL ($0.34) | $1.33 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 55% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,221TL ($541) | $1,270 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,934TL ($325) | $683 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 522TL ($88) | $149 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,242TL ($377) | $830 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,416TL ($238) | $523 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 392TL ($66) | $122 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63TL ($11) | $36 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,298TL ($386) | $273 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 561TL ($94) | $132 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29TL ($4.94) | $8 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25TL ($4.19) | $11 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 38% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL ($41) | $47 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 156TL ($26) | $49 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 395TL ($66) | $82 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319TL ($54) | $89 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 4% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 165,152TL ($27,740) | $25,410 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL ($1.14) | $0.75 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177TL ($30) | $40 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 39% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL ($2.68) | $4.70 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL ($4.50) | $17 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196TL ($33) | $43 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21TL ($3.55) | $5.72 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL ($2.96) | $3.43 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL ($2.78) | $4.00 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL ($1.47) | $2.96 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15TL ($2.50) | $2.91 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34TL ($5.74) | $19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 60% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104TL ($17) | $42 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 45TL ($8) | $14 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 163TL ($27) | $97 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212TL ($36) | $70 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42TL ($7) | $8 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL ($2.37) | $4.33 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20TL ($3.44) | $3.06 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,990TL ($502) | $438 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75TL ($0.13) | $1.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186TL ($31) | $47 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16TL ($2.65) | $10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.16796
USD
/
TRY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,903 prices entered by 939 different people.
Cost of living in Turkey is 43% cheaper than in Puerto Rico
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Puerto Rico
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 36% more expensive than in Puerto Rico
- Cost of living in Andorra is about the same as in Puerto Rico
- Cost of living in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Puerto Rico
- Cost of living in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in Puerto Rico
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in Puerto Rico
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 22% more expensive than in Puerto Rico
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Puerto Rico