Cost of living in Turkey compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 28% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (22 lei) | 35 lei | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (15 lei) | 21 lei | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (7 lei) | 12 lei | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.47TL (2.96 lei) | 4.96 lei | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (7 lei) | 12 lei | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.58TL (3.02 lei) | 6 lei | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (12 lei) | 15 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.61TL (3.04 lei) | 4.13 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.22TL (1.75 lei) | 2.65 lei | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (7 lei) | 3.09 lei | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78TL (42 lei) | 26 lei | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL (3.46 lei) | 5.79 lei | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.36TL (1.28 lei) | 2.54 lei | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,635TL (1,969 lei) | 3,151 lei | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,202TL (1,193 lei) | 2,043 lei | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 560TL (303 lei) | 443 lei | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,528TL (1,370 lei) | 1,988 lei | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,407TL (762 lei) | 1,218 lei | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421TL (228 lei) | 310 lei | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72TL (39 lei) | 35 lei | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,422TL (1,312 lei) | 1,488 lei | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 694TL (376 lei) | 370 lei | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33TL (18 lei) | 35 lei | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL (15 lei) | 20 lei | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 47% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 236TL (128 lei) | 305 lei | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187TL (101 lei) | 184 lei | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459TL (249 lei) | 335 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 318TL (172 lei) | 381 lei | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 37% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,411TL (122,642 lei) | 77,550 lei | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (3.54 lei) | 4.90 lei | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228TL (124 lei) | 68 lei | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20TL (11 lei) | 31 lei | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (16 lei) | 39 lei | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (116 lei) | 144 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (15 lei) | 19 lei | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20TL (11 lei) | 13 lei | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19TL (11 lei) | 16 lei | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (5.21 lei) | 5.31 lei | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (10 lei) | 10 lei | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39TL (21 lei) | 33 lei | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 25% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 111TL (60 lei) | 102 lei | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (25 lei) | 49 lei | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 175TL (95 lei) | 130 lei | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315TL (170 lei) | 189 lei | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54TL (29 lei) | 24 lei | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (9 lei) | 11 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (13 lei) | 8 lei | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,838TL (2,079 lei) | 2,462 lei | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (0.42 lei) | 0.51 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 178TL (96 lei) | 182 lei | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (10 lei) | 20 lei | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.542
RON
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TRY
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Cost of living in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Romania
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