Cost of living in Turkey compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107TL (руб 403) | руб 465 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93TL (руб 351) | руб 365 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42TL (руб 157) | руб 193 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (руб 77) | руб 83 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36TL (руб 136) | руб 116 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21TL (руб 78) | руб 177 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71TL (руб 266) | руб 436 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (руб 59) | руб 109 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (руб 45) | руб 48 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36TL (руб 135) | руб 77 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 185TL (руб 694) | руб 663 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22TL (руб 82) | руб 143 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8TL (руб 31) | руб 40 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,162TL (руб 68,168) | руб 70,082 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,860TL (руб 44,516) | руб 43,009 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,449TL (руб 5,438) | руб 9,536 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,618TL (руб 43,605) | руб 39,881 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,153TL (руб 26,848) | руб 24,527 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,519TL (руб 9,453) | руб 5,474 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 172TL (руб 645) | руб 497 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,802TL (руб 21,775) | руб 26,405 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,021TL (руб 7,584) | руб 10,434 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121TL (руб 453) | руб 530 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 102TL (руб 383) | руб 998 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 914TL (руб 3,430) | руб 5,857 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 631TL (руб 2,370) | руб 3,647 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,768TL (руб 6,635) | руб 7,017 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,383TL (руб 5,190) | руб 8,430 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 796,239TL (руб 2,988,515) | руб 2,309,360 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (руб 80) | руб 51 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 614TL (руб 2,304) | руб 1,918 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (руб 126) | руб 497 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59TL (руб 222) | руб 554 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 823TL (руб 3,087) | руб 1,654 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52TL (руб 196) | руб 359 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49TL (руб 186) | руб 251 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36TL (руб 135) | руб 285 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24TL (руб 91) | руб 112 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30TL (руб 113) | руб 146 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94TL (руб 352) | руб 591 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 28% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 451TL (руб 1,692) | руб 1,664 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 156TL (руб 586) | руб 627 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 473TL (руб 1,777) | руб 5,620 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 610TL (руб 2,291) | руб 3,808 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 126TL (руб 475) | руб 440 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39TL (руб 147) | руб 191 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60TL (руб 226) | руб 254 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,225TL (руб 38,376) | руб 66,875 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43TL (руб 5.35) | руб 3.16 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539TL (руб 2,022) | руб 3,151 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34TL (руб 126) | руб 198 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 4% cheaper than in Russia
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