Cost of living in Turkey compared to Slovenia
Currency:
Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Turkey | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 199TL (€7) | €17 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 143TL (€4.94) | €7 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 68TL (€2.36) | €5.07 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24TL (€0.83) | €1.31 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | 53TL (€1.82) | €3.34 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24TL (€0.83) | €2.73 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 107TL (€3.69) | €7 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23TL (€0.80) | €1.94 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18TL (€0.61) | €1.14 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 45TL (€1.56) | €1.25 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 257TL (€9) | €10 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 37TL (€1.29) | €2.33 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10TL (€0.36) | €0.89 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Turkey | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,450TL (€811) | €1,606 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,583TL (€504) | €912 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,404TL (€83) | €272 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,081TL (€556) | €980 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,220TL (€353) | €788 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,096TL (€72) | €221 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (€9) | €19 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,613TL (€229) | €416 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,988TL (€103) | €88 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 113TL (€3.91) | €12 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 218TL (€8) | €13 | - 42% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 39% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Turkey | Slovenia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,066TL (€37) | €100 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 658TL (€23) | €30 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,947TL (€67) | €114 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,179TL (€75) | €80 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 27% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Turkey | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,082TL (€30,088) | €24,966 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29TL (€1.01) | €1.50 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 487TL (€17) | €38 | - 56% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 36% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Turkey | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 72TL (€2.50) | €8 | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150TL (€5.20) | €8 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,172TL (€41) | €50 | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 72TL (€2.50) | €6.00 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 98TL (€3.37) | €5.00 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68TL (€2.35) | €5.00 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 49TL (€1.71) | €2.00 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 57TL (€1.98) | €2.90 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 264TL (€9) | €15 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 25% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
Turkey | Slovenia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 552TL (€19) | €32 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 250TL (€9) | €15 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,023TL (€35) | €60 | - 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,361TL (€47) | €50 | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 252TL (€9) | €11 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 61TL (€2.11) | €2.58 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95TL (€3.28) | €3.76 | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,983TL (€518) | €568 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.14TL (€0.04) | €0.06 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,218TL (€42) | €58 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 47TL (€1.63) | €4.82 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Slovenia
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