Cost of living in Turkey compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Turkey | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 119TL (23 ﷼) | 40 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91TL (17 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44TL (8 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20TL (3.81 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38TL (7 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22TL (4.15 ﷼) | 5.75 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72TL (14 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (3.12 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11TL (2.19 ﷼) | 4.87 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37TL (7 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 256TL (49 ﷼) | 128 ﷼ | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24TL (4.64 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7TL (1.33 ﷼) | 4.62 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 73% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Turkey | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,734TL (3,391 ﷼) | 10,997 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,140TL (1,939 ﷼) | 6,964 ﷼ | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,535TL (293 ﷼) | 806 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,143TL (2,131 ﷼) | 7,671 ﷼ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,588TL (1,260 ﷼) | 4,418 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 853TL (163 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 138TL (26 ﷼) | 327 ﷼ | - 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,268TL (1,007 ﷼) | 1,993 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,908TL (365 ﷼) | 417 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96TL (18 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80TL (15 ﷼) | 33 ﷼ | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Turkey | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 799TL (153 ﷼) | 221 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 548TL (105 ﷼) | 167 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,457TL (279 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,476TL (282 ﷼) | 360 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| Turkey | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 651,810TL (124,635 ﷼) | 104,438 ﷼ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL (3.79 ﷼) | 2.14 ﷼ | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 499TL (95 ﷼) | 124 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Turkey | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (6 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46TL (9 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 632TL (121 ﷼) | 263 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67TL (13 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63TL (12 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 53TL (10 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38TL (7 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43TL (8 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 160TL (31 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 50% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Turkey | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 425TL (81 ﷼) | 199 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 161TL (31 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,009TL (193 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,124TL (215 ﷼) | 321 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 203TL (39 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49TL (9 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75TL (14 ﷼) | 60 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,592TL (2,599 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.29TL (0.25 ﷼) | 0.72 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 763TL (146 ﷼) | 456 ﷼ | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36TL (7 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,509 prices entered by 533 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Qatar
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