- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 35% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (19 lei) | 30 lei | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (12 lei) | 19 lei | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (5.82 lei) | 12 lei | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.54TL (2.20 lei) | 4.70 lei | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (5.91 lei) | 12 lei | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.20TL (2.61 lei) | 5.14 lei | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (9 lei) | 14 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.08TL (2.54 lei) | 3.96 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.64TL (1.64 lei) | 2.22 lei | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (5.02 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51TL (32 lei) | 27 lei | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.89TL (2.42 lei) | 5.37 lei | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.12TL (1.32 lei) | 2.15 lei | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 26% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,048TL (1,896 lei) | 2,548 lei | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,838TL (1,143 lei) | 1,675 lei | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 402TL (250 lei) | 407 lei | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,134TL (1,327 lei) | 1,545 lei | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,311TL (815 lei) | 1,045 lei | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 302TL (188 lei) | 262 lei | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (33 lei) | 34 lei | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,741TL (1,082 lei) | 1,450 lei | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 403TL (251 lei) | 343 lei | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (15 lei) | 35 lei | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (14 lei) | 24 lei | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 187TL (116 lei) | 260 lei | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 146TL (91 lei) | 147 lei | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 303TL (189 lei) | 325 lei | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 270TL (168 lei) | 373 lei | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 6% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,886TL (73,312 lei) | 80,769 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.74TL (3.57 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176TL (109 lei) | 66 lei | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 37% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (8 lei) | 28 lei | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (13 lei) | 28 lei | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 171TL (106 lei) | 113 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (12 lei) | 19 lei | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13TL (8 lei) | 13 lei | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (8 lei) | 15 lei | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6TL (3.74 lei) | 5.43 lei | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (7 lei) | 11 lei | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (18 lei) | 28 lei | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 36% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95TL (59 lei) | 76 lei | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (23 lei) | 46 lei | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 153TL (95 lei) | 135 lei | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175TL (109 lei) | 129 lei | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (21 lei) | 21 lei | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (7 lei) | 10 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL (10 lei) | 8 lei | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,046TL (1,272 lei) | 2,461 lei | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59TL (0.37 lei) | 0.76 lei | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159TL (99 lei) | 175 lei | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (8 lei) | 17 lei | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.622
RON
/
TRY
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Cost of living in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in Romania
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