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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 12% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36TL (26 lei) | 33 lei | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23TL (17 lei) | 20 lei | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (9 lei) | 13 lei | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.45TL (3.29 lei) | 5.06 lei | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.31TL (3.92 lei) | 5.42 lei | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.74TL (3.50 lei) | 3.92 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16TL (3.07 lei) | 2.86 lei | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11TL (8 lei) | 3.24 lei | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64TL (48 lei) | 27 lei | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.96TL (3.66 lei) | 5.79 lei | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.02TL (1.49 lei) | 2.48 lei | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 8% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,233TL (2,385 lei) | 2,826 lei | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,909TL (1,408 lei) | 1,698 lei | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521TL (385 lei) | 414 lei | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,265TL (1,671 lei) | 1,566 lei | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,380TL (1,018 lei) | 1,077 lei | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 392TL (289 lei) | 228 lei | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 62TL (46 lei) | 36 lei | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,378TL (1,754 lei) | 1,487 lei | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 579TL (427 lei) | 365 lei | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29TL (21 lei) | 40 lei | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25TL (18 lei) | 30 lei | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 22% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 238TL (176 lei) | 239 lei | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 161TL (119 lei) | 150 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 388TL (287 lei) | 332 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 345TL (255 lei) | 372 lei | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 35% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 161,773TL (119,334 lei) | 85,899 lei | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (4.93 lei) | 5.66 lei | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177TL (131 lei) | 68 lei | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15TL (11 lei) | 26 lei | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL (18 lei) | 29 lei | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 198TL (146 lei) | 137 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20TL (14 lei) | 18 lei | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17TL (13 lei) | 14 lei | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16TL (12 lei) | 17 lei | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (7 lei) | 6 lei | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35TL (26 lei) | 29 lei | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 8% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103TL (76 lei) | 93 lei | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46TL (34 lei) | 51 lei | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 160TL (118 lei) | 150 lei | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 214TL (158 lei) | 136 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42TL (31 lei) | 21 lei | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (10 lei) | 11 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20TL (15 lei) | 8 lei | + 94% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,005TL (2,217 lei) | 2,126 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70TL (0.52 lei) | 0.77 lei | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 189TL (139 lei) | 176 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15TL (11 lei) | 18 lei | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,419 prices entered by 1,217 different people.
Cost of living in Turkey is about the same as in Romania
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