Cost of living in Turkey compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 35% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Turkey | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (﷼ 39) | ﷼ 43 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 33 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 20 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (﷼ 4.22) | ﷼ 5.64 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 28 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (﷼ 4.18) | ﷼ 7 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 21 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (﷼ 4.21) | ﷼ 7 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (﷼ 3.08) | ﷼ 5.33 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (﷼ 5.96) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (﷼ 32) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (﷼ 5.34) | ﷼ 12 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (﷼ 1.46) | ﷼ 2.68 | - 45% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 39% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Turkey | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (﷼ 3,837) | ﷼ 3,853 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (﷼ 2,311) | ﷼ 2,769 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (﷼ 325) | ﷼ 553 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (﷼ 2,601) | ﷼ 4,945 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (﷼ 1,671) | ﷼ 1,772 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (﷼ 340) | ﷼ 278 | + 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (﷼ 31) | ﷼ 228 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (﷼ 1,346) | ﷼ 1,008 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (﷼ 519) | ﷼ 425 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 32 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 50 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Turkey | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (﷼ 181) | ﷼ 263 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (﷼ 141) | ﷼ 343 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (﷼ 301) | ﷼ 309 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (﷼ 271) | ﷼ 560 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 5% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Turkey | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (﷼ 172,523) | ﷼ 17,330 | + 896% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (﷼ 4.35) | ﷼ 2.19 | + 99% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (﷼ 136) | ﷼ 280 | - 51% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Turkey | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 6 | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 82 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (﷼ 162) | ﷼ 299 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 24 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 20 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 20 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 11 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 25 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 49 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 26% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
Turkey | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (﷼ 155) | ﷼ 49 | + 218% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (﷼ 42) | ﷼ 79 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (﷼ 123) | ﷼ 439 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (﷼ 190) | ﷼ 306 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (﷼ 36) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 12 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (﷼ 13) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (﷼ 2,658) | ﷼ 2,988 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (﷼ 0.15) | ﷼ 0.38 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (﷼ 188) | ﷼ 437 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 24 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,845 prices entered by 437 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 28% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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