Cost of living in Turkey compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36TL (руб 382) | руб 364 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23TL (руб 244) | руб 252 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (руб 129) | руб 141 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.55TL (руб 48) | руб 65 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (руб 119) | руб 85 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.34TL (руб 56) | руб 148 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL (руб 191) | руб 308 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.77TL (руб 50) | руб 93 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16TL (руб 44) | руб 33 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11TL (руб 116) | руб 61 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64TL (руб 678) | руб 531 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.06TL (руб 54) | руб 94 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.04TL (руб 22) | руб 30 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 38% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,221TL (руб 34,081) | руб 72,532 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,934TL (руб 20,462) | руб 41,058 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 522TL (руб 5,525) | руб 6,226 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,242TL (руб 23,722) | руб 37,434 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,416TL (руб 14,982) | руб 23,935 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 392TL (руб 4,150) | руб 3,925 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63TL (руб 666) | руб 426 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,298TL (руб 24,313) | руб 25,889 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 561TL (руб 5,939) | руб 5,525 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29TL (руб 311) | руб 421 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25TL (руб 264) | руб 736 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL (руб 2,562) | руб 5,635 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 156TL (руб 1,652) | руб 2,885 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 395TL (руб 4,178) | руб 5,988 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319TL (руб 3,373) | руб 7,277 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 165,152TL (руб 1,747,657) | руб 1,408,610 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (руб 72) | руб 45 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177TL (руб 1,871) | руб 1,876 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (руб 169) | руб 502 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (руб 283) | руб 585 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196TL (руб 2,078) | руб 1,282 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21TL (руб 223) | руб 238 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (руб 186) | руб 155 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (руб 175) | руб 198 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (руб 93) | руб 69 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (руб 158) | руб 95 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34TL (руб 362) | руб 617 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104TL (руб 1,097) | руб 1,754 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 45TL (руб 481) | руб 618 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 163TL (руб 1,727) | руб 6,547 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212TL (руб 2,244) | руб 3,282 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42TL (руб 448) | руб 410 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (руб 150) | руб 198 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20TL (руб 217) | руб 234 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,990TL (руб 31,644) | руб 30,673 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75TL (руб 8) | руб 2.85 | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186TL (руб 1,968) | руб 3,228 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16TL (руб 167) | руб 150 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Russia
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