Cost of living in Turkey compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 17% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 119TL (688 Дин.) | 992 Дин. | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 88TL (512 Дин.) | 828 Дин. | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42TL (246 Дин.) | 371 Дин. | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20TL (114 Дин.) | 151 Дин. | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39TL (224 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21TL (124 Дин.) | 185 Дин. | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71TL (409 Дин.) | 456 Дин. | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (95 Дин.) | 117 Дин. | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11TL (66 Дин.) | 98 Дин. | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37TL (212 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250TL (1,449 Дин.) | 716 Дин. | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23TL (136 Дин.) | 147 Дин. | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7TL (38 Дин.) | 76 Дин. | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,198TL (105,299 Дин.) | 135,216 Дин. | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,130TL (58,614 Дин.) | 83,740 Дин. | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,588TL (9,190 Дин.) | 15,092 Дин. | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,963TL (63,437 Дин.) | 83,740 Дин. | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,122TL (35,425 Дин.) | 56,275 Дин. | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 853TL (4,938 Дин.) | 11,355 Дин. | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 134TL (778 Дин.) | 2,672 Дин. | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,268TL (30,485 Дин.) | 41,323 Дин. | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,720TL (9,954 Дин.) | 15,273 Дин. | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96TL (556 Дин.) | 904 Дин. | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84TL (485 Дин.) | 712 Дин. | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800TL (4,628 Дин.) | 8,540 Дин. | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 536TL (3,102 Дин.) | 3,748 Дин. | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,295TL (7,493 Дин.) | 9,886 Дин. | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,123TL (6,496 Дин.) | 12,519 Дин. | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 651,810TL (3,771,608 Дин.) | 2,702,540 Дин. | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL (114 Дин.) | 189 Дин. | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 494TL (2,860 Дин.) | 3,255 Дин. | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (189 Дин.) | 694 Дин. | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46TL (264 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 682TL (3,947 Дин.) | 2,706 Дин. | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67TL (389 Дин.) | 604 Дин. | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64TL (368 Дин.) | 521 Дин. | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45TL (261 Дин.) | 514 Дин. | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40TL (229 Дин.) | 226 Дин. | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39TL (227 Дин.) | 280 Дин. | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 178TL (1,031 Дин.) | 823 Дин. | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 13% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 455TL (2,635 Дин.) | 2,458 Дин. | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 173TL (1,001 Дин.) | 1,389 Дин. | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,009TL (5,837 Дин.) | 3,799 Дин. | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,124TL (6,501 Дин.) | 4,137 Дин. | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 203TL (1,172 Дин.) | 744 Дин. | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50TL (289 Дин.) | 218 Дин. | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73TL (425 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,592TL (78,646 Дин.) | 80,381 Дин. | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.29TL (7 Дин.) | 11 Дин. | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 839TL (4,857 Дин.) | 3,455 Дин. | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36TL (207 Дин.) | 401 Дин. | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,789 prices entered by 545 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Serbia
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