Cost of living in Turkey compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 58% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Turkey | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42TL (€3.78) | €15 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31TL (€2.76) | €8 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17TL (€1.49) | €3.26 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6TL (€0.57) | €0.80 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15TL (€1.38) | €2.27 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6TL (€0.55) | €1.58 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26TL (€2.33) | €6 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6TL (€0.57) | €1.72 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.16TL (€0.28) | €1.05 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15TL (€1.31) | €0.87 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 88TL (€8) | €6 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (€0.67) | €1.68 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.49TL (€0.22) | €0.83 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 66% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Turkey | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,631TL (€325) | €1,173 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,418TL (€216) | €747 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 665TL (€60) | €110 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,679TL (€240) | €688 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,782TL (€159) | €511 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 487TL (€44) | €73 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78TL (€7) | €30 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,742TL (€245) | €348 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 905TL (€81) | €89 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42TL (€3.73) | €7 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39TL (€3.51) | €10 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Turkey | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 288TL (€26) | €73 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 218TL (€19) | €29 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 572TL (€51) | €77 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374TL (€33) | €89 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Turkey | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 274,376TL (€24,542) | €23,218 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (€0.67) | €1.27 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 225TL (€20) | €42 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 43% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Turkey | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34TL (€3.05) | €5.63 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39TL (€3.52) | €7 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 253TL (€23) | €59 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33TL (€2.93) | €4.07 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22TL (€1.98) | €2.31 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24TL (€2.11) | €2.74 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11TL (€0.97) | €1.33 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19TL (€1.66) | €1.85 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42TL (€3.73) | €15 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Turkey | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 148TL (€13) | €28 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55TL (€4.96) | €15 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 223TL (€20) | €45 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 335TL (€30) | €40 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 56TL (€5.04) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20TL (€1.76) | €2.56 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25TL (€2.26) | €3.76 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,177TL (€374) | €464 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.97TL (€0.09) | €0.22 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 210TL (€19) | €48 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (€1.66) | €4.93 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Spain
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