- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 18% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (23 lei) | 30 lei | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (15 lei) | 19 lei | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.86TL (2.91 lei) | 4.72 lei | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.72TL (3.55 lei) | 5.17 lei | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16TL (12 lei) | 15 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.28TL (3.23 lei) | 3.88 lei | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.26TL (2.46 lei) | 2.23 lei | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (7 lei) | 3.28 lei | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54TL (41 lei) | 29 lei | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.21TL (3.17 lei) | 5.43 lei | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.93TL (1.45 lei) | 2.23 lei | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 13% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,017TL (2,272 lei) | 2,647 lei | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,793TL (1,350 lei) | 1,691 lei | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 422TL (318 lei) | 410 lei | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,162TL (1,628 lei) | 1,635 lei | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,260TL (949 lei) | 1,117 lei | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 309TL (233 lei) | 268 lei | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (40 lei) | 37 lei | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,893TL (1,426 lei) | 1,510 lei | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 443TL (334 lei) | 363 lei | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (19 lei) | 35 lei | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (16 lei) | 22 lei | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 33% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 199TL (150 lei) | 280 lei | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156TL (118 lei) | 156 lei | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321TL (241 lei) | 337 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 258TL (194 lei) | 381 lei | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 33% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 135,801TL (102,254 lei) | 83,613 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (4.69 lei) | 5.65 lei | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 182TL (137 lei) | 65 lei | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (9 lei) | 28 lei | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (16 lei) | 29 lei | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 161TL (121 lei) | 116 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (13 lei) | 20 lei | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (10 lei) | 13 lei | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (10 lei) | 15 lei | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (5.25 lei) | 5.49 lei | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (22 lei) | 29 lei | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 22% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 87TL (65 lei) | 79 lei | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (28 lei) | 48 lei | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 142TL (107 lei) | 144 lei | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189TL (142 lei) | 135 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36TL (27 lei) | 20 lei | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (9 lei) | 9 lei | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL (13 lei) | 8 lei | + 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,390TL (1,799 lei) | 2,406 lei | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (0.51 lei) | 0.84 lei | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155TL (116 lei) | 188 lei | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (10 lei) | 17 lei | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.753
RON
/
TRY
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Cost of living in Turkey is 7% cheaper than in Romania
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