Cost of living in Turkey compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (руб 398) | руб 407 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (руб 269) | руб 285 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (руб 127) | руб 143 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.42TL (руб 53) | руб 65 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (руб 127) | руб 88 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60TL (руб 55) | руб 131 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (руб 230) | руб 333 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.60TL (руб 55) | руб 106 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.23TL (руб 32) | руб 33 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (руб 127) | руб 65 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78TL (руб 768) | руб 590 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL (руб 62) | руб 108 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.40TL (руб 24) | руб 29 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,622TL (руб 35,736) | руб 68,084 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,214TL (руб 21,845) | руб 38,645 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 566TL (руб 5,588) | руб 5,665 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,609TL (руб 25,742) | руб 32,475 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,446TL (руб 14,264) | руб 23,298 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 451TL (руб 4,445) | руб 3,735 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72TL (руб 715) | руб 433 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,427TL (руб 23,943) | руб 24,143 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 674TL (руб 6,650) | руб 6,559 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32TL (руб 316) | руб 428 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27TL (руб 270) | руб 783 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 35% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 235TL (руб 2,317) | руб 4,572 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187TL (руб 1,844) | руб 2,530 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 456TL (руб 4,495) | руб 5,421 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320TL (руб 3,160) | руб 6,829 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,078TL (руб 2,210,788) | руб 1,253,790 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (руб 65) | руб 47 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223TL (руб 2,203) | руб 1,623 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19TL (руб 192) | руб 469 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (руб 288) | руб 573 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (руб 2,114) | руб 1,309 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (руб 278) | руб 308 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (руб 207) | руб 179 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (руб 193) | руб 214 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (руб 97) | руб 81 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (руб 181) | руб 101 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL (руб 356) | руб 550 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 114TL (руб 1,125) | руб 1,448 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (руб 466) | руб 584 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 175TL (руб 1,729) | руб 5,524 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315TL (руб 3,105) | руб 3,359 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54TL (руб 533) | руб 386 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (руб 159) | руб 169 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (руб 230) | руб 223 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,813TL (руб 37,617) | руб 35,423 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (руб 8) | руб 6 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 172TL (руб 1,692) | руб 3,605 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (руб 181) | руб 158 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 5% cheaper than in Russia
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