Cost of living in Turkey compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143TL (31 lei) | 50 lei | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112TL (25 lei) | 27 lei | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53TL (12 lei) | 16 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 22TL (4.85 lei) | 7 lei | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 53TL (12 lei) | 14 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20TL (4.43 lei) | 9 lei | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 99TL (22 lei) | 19 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17TL (3.77 lei) | 4.96 lei | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13TL (2.85 lei) | 3.61 lei | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42TL (9 lei) | 3.98 lei | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 278TL (61 lei) | 33 lei | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27TL (5.95 lei) | 8 lei | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8TL (1.83 lei) | 4.08 lei | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 4% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,269TL (4,671 lei) | 3,579 lei | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,103TL (2,658 lei) | 2,317 lei | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,671TL (367 lei) | 727 lei | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,555TL (2,977 lei) | 1,975 lei | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,002TL (1,757 lei) | 1,464 lei | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 960TL (211 lei) | 421 lei | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 156TL (34 lei) | 41 lei | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,554TL (1,220 lei) | 1,519 lei | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,118TL (465 lei) | 532 lei | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97TL (21 lei) | 53 lei | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 121TL (27 lei) | 52 lei | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 18% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 943TL (207 lei) | 335 lei | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 734TL (161 lei) | 182 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,685TL (370 lei) | 342 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,484TL (326 lei) | 450 lei | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 689,488TL (151,420 lei) | 100,966 lei | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (4.59 lei) | 8 lei | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 414TL (91 lei) | 90 lei | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56TL (12 lei) | 36 lei | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80TL (18 lei) | 31 lei | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 714TL (157 lei) | 209 lei | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73TL (16 lei) | 24 lei | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 78TL (17 lei) | 18 lei | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 53TL (12 lei) | 20 lei | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31TL (7 lei) | 9 lei | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45TL (10 lei) | 15 lei | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 128TL (28 lei) | 49 lei | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 9% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 454TL (100 lei) | 131 lei | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 159TL (35 lei) | 66 lei | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 730TL (160 lei) | 123 lei | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 933TL (205 lei) | 212 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 253TL (55 lei) | 31 lei | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49TL (11 lei) | 12 lei | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 93TL (20 lei) | 10 lei | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,041TL (3,084 lei) | 3,265 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00TL (0.22 lei) | 0.37 lei | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 826TL (182 lei) | 192 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38TL (8 lei) | 23 lei | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 7% cheaper than in Romania
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