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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 | 31TL (руб 365) | руб 355 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (руб 239) | руб 262 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11TL (руб 126) | руб 137 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.96TL (руб 47) | руб 64 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (руб 127) | руб 83 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.96TL (руб 59) | руб 138 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16TL (руб 192) | руб 301 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.43TL (руб 52) | руб 93 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.72TL (руб 44) | руб 33 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (руб 107) | руб 60 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56TL (руб 661) | руб 527 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.33TL (руб 51) | руб 95 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.97TL (руб 23) | руб 30 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 37% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,958TL (руб 35,012) | руб 73,922 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,803TL (руб 21,339) | руб 39,734 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 436TL (руб 5,161) | руб 6,104 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,127TL (руб 25,171) | руб 36,767 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,258TL (руб 14,886) | руб 23,798 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 312TL (руб 3,695) | руб 3,858 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55TL (руб 648) | руб 471 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,016TL (руб 23,864) | руб 26,936 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 482TL (руб 5,707) | руб 6,319 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27TL (руб 316) | руб 389 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (руб 251) | руб 581 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 203TL (руб 2,408) | руб 5,463 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154TL (руб 1,818) | руб 3,024 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 327TL (руб 3,866) | руб 5,665 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 273TL (руб 3,233) | руб 7,721 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 30% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,847TL (руб 1,702,573) | руб 1,288,590 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (руб 75) | руб 44 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 182TL (руб 2,148) | руб 1,752 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (руб 158) | руб 349 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (руб 250) | руб 585 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 173TL (руб 2,047) | руб 1,193 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (руб 220) | руб 208 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15TL (руб 172) | руб 166 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14TL (руб 169) | руб 201 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8TL (руб 91) | руб 69 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13TL (руб 149) | руб 104 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31TL (руб 370) | руб 560 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90TL (руб 1,069) | руб 1,745 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39TL (руб 464) | руб 668 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 145TL (руб 1,718) | руб 6,083 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 203TL (руб 2,404) | руб 3,197 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 37TL (руб 432) | руб 377 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (руб 146) | руб 179 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL (руб 206) | руб 234 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,627TL (руб 31,096) | руб 31,597 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77TL (руб 9) | руб 5.54 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160TL (руб 1,889) | руб 3,090 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (руб 154) | руб 143 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 13% cheaper than in Russia
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