Cost of living in Turkey compared to Romania
Currency:
Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 11% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (47 lei) | 49 lei | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (27 lei) | 30 lei | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (14 lei) | 15 lei | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (5.14 lei) | 8 lei | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (12 lei) | 15 lei | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (5.09 lei) | 9 lei | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (24 lei) | 23 lei | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (5.13 lei) | 5.28 lei | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (3.75 lei) | 4.14 lei | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (7 lei) | 4.78 lei | + 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (38 lei) | 35 lei | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (6 lei) | 9 lei | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (1.78 lei) | 3.14 lei | - 43% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 10% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (4,671 lei) | 3,678 lei | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (2,813 lei) | 2,402 lei | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (395 lei) | 752 lei | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (3,167 lei) | 2,223 lei | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (2,034 lei) | 1,443 lei | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (414 lei) | 424 lei | - 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (38 lei) | 38 lei | - 0% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (1,639 lei) | 1,546 lei | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (632 lei) | 609 lei | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (27 lei) | 46 lei | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (21 lei) | 35 lei | - 38% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 5% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (220 lei) | 251 lei | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (172 lei) | 176 lei | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (366 lei) | 341 lei | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (330 lei) | 382 lei | - 14% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 51% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (210,026 lei) | 92,766 lei | + 126% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (5.29 lei) | 7 lei | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (165 lei) | 96 lei | + 73% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 22% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (14 lei) | 36 lei | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (23 lei) | 30 lei | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (197 lei) | 240 lei | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (33 lei) | 25 lei | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (17 lei) | 18 lei | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (16 lei) | 25 lei | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (11 lei) | 18 lei | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (29 lei) | 45 lei | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is about the same as in Romania | ||||
Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (188 lei) | 110 lei | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (51 lei) | 58 lei | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (150 lei) | 148 lei | + 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (231 lei) | 225 lei | + 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (44 lei) | 32 lei | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (11 lei) | 15 lei | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (15 lei) | 12 lei | + 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (3,235 lei) | 3,666 lei | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (0.19 lei) | 0.53 lei | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (229 lei) | 183 lei | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (8 lei) | 24 lei | - 68% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,653 prices entered by 486 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 11% more expensive than in Romania
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