Cost of living in Turkey compared to Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Turkey | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 119TL (€5.77) | €10 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91TL (€4.41) | €6 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44TL (€2.15) | €4.00 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20TL (€0.97) | €0.73 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38TL (€1.87) | €3.01 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22TL (€1.06) | €9 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72TL (€3.50) | €5.99 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (€0.79) | €1.16 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11TL (€0.56) | €1.05 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37TL (€1.82) | €0.85 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 256TL (€12) | €7 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24TL (€1.18) | €1.43 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7TL (€0.34) | €0.86 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 36% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Turkey | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,734TL (€863) | €997 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,140TL (€494) | €635 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,535TL (€75) | €200 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,143TL (€543) | €835 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,588TL (€321) | €501 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 853TL (€42) | €67 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 138TL (€7) | €11 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,268TL (€256) | €344 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,908TL (€93) | €169 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96TL (€4.68) | €19 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80TL (€3.90) | €12 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 57% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Turkey | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 799TL (€39) | €81 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 548TL (€27) | €80 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,457TL (€71) | €100 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,476TL (€72) | €80 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 12% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Turkey | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 651,810TL (€31,734) | €24,454 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL (€0.97) | €1.70 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 499TL (€24) | €33 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 33% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Turkey | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (€1.59) | €8 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46TL (€2.22) | €4.79 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 632TL (€31) | €50 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67TL (€3.27) | €2.44 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63TL (€3.06) | €3.76 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 53TL (€2.60) | €2.91 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38TL (€1.84) | €1.46 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43TL (€2.09) | €2.08 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 160TL (€8) | €21 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is about the same as in Slovakia | ||||
| Turkey | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 425TL (€21) | €27 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 161TL (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,009TL (€49) | €162 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,124TL (€55) | €46 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 203TL (€10) | €7 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49TL (€2.39) | €2.19 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75TL (€3.64) | €2.00 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,592TL (€662) | €293 | + 126% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.29TL (€0.06) | €0.11 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 763TL (€37) | €30 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36TL (€1.74) | €4.74 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,436 prices entered by 510 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.04869
EUR
/
TRY
Cost of living in Turkey is 29% cheaper than in Slovakia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Slovakia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 42% more expensive than in Slovakia
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 110% more expensive than in Slovakia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 57% more expensive than in Slovakia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Slovakia
- Cost of living in Angola is 6% more expensive than in Slovakia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 35% more expensive than in Slovakia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in Slovakia