- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 57% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (€4.13) | €12 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (€2.58) | €7 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (€1.28) | €3.50 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.55TL (€0.48) | €0.89 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (€1.30) | €2.50 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.21TL (€0.58) | €1.72 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (€2.00) | €5.66 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.09TL (€0.56) | €1.76 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65TL (€0.36) | €1.07 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (€1.10) | €0.83 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51TL (€7) | €6 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.90TL (€0.53) | €1.53 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.12TL (€0.29) | €0.93 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 67% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,055TL (€417) | €1,272 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,839TL (€251) | €876 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 404TL (€55) | €133 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,134TL (€291) | €831 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,317TL (€180) | €618 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 302TL (€41) | €94 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (€7) | €30 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,753TL (€239) | €369 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 403TL (€55) | €81 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (€3.20) | €7 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (€3.01) | €11 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 187TL (€26) | €74 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 146TL (€20) | €29 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 304TL (€42) | €79 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 270TL (€37) | €93 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,928TL (€16,108) | €19,440 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.75TL (€0.79) | €1.24 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176TL (€24) | €49 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (€1.75) | €7 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (€2.75) | €4.66 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 171TL (€23) | €54 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (€2.59) | €4.57 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13TL (€1.74) | €2.62 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (€1.70) | €2.77 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.94TL (€0.81) | €1.25 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (€1.55) | €1.62 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (€3.96) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 53% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95TL (€13) | €30 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (€4.97) | €17 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 153TL (€21) | €70 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175TL (€24) | €47 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (€4.62) | €8 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (€1.51) | €2.11 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL (€2.13) | €4.19 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,046TL (€279) | €464 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59TL (€0.08) | €0.19 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159TL (€22) | €43 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (€1.78) | €5.10 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 54% cheaper than in Spain
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