- 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 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (15 lei) | 19 lei | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (7 lei) | 12 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.77TL (2.89 lei) | 4.71 lei | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.52TL (3.46 lei) | 5.25 lei | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (12 lei) | 14 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.11TL (3.15 lei) | 3.89 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.99TL (2.29 lei) | 2.24 lei | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (6 lei) | 3.30 lei | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52TL (40 lei) | 28 lei | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.09TL (3.13 lei) | 5.40 lei | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.92TL (1.47 lei) | 2.17 lei | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 12% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,933TL (2,248 lei) | 2,586 lei | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,762TL (1,351 lei) | 1,672 lei | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395TL (302 lei) | 411 lei | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,144TL (1,643 lei) | 1,612 lei | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,274TL (976 lei) | 1,086 lei | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 292TL (223 lei) | 266 lei | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (40 lei) | 35 lei | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,824TL (1,398 lei) | 1,496 lei | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402TL (308 lei) | 358 lei | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (18 lei) | 36 lei | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (18 lei) | 25 lei | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 35% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184TL (141 lei) | 268 lei | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147TL (113 lei) | 158 lei | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 311TL (239 lei) | 331 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248TL (190 lei) | 374 lei | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 34% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 128,093TL (98,169 lei) | 80,567 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (4.67 lei) | 5.61 lei | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180TL (138 lei) | 65 lei | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (10 lei) | 28 lei | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (16 lei) | 29 lei | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 153TL (117 lei) | 115 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (13 lei) | 20 lei | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (11 lei) | 13 lei | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (10 lei) | 15 lei | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (5.14 lei) | 5.66 lei | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27TL (21 lei) | 29 lei | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 22% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 86TL (66 lei) | 78 lei | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (28 lei) | 46 lei | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140TL (107 lei) | 147 lei | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175TL (134 lei) | 131 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35TL (27 lei) | 21 lei | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL (13 lei) | 8 lei | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,208TL (1,692 lei) | 2,444 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66TL (0.51 lei) | 0.77 lei | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155TL (119 lei) | 185 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (10 lei) | 17 lei | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.766
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Cost of living in Turkey is 7% cheaper than in Romania
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