- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (€4.98) | €12 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (€3.25) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (€1.68) | €3.50 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85TL (€0.63) | €0.89 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (€1.71) | €2.46 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.71TL (€0.77) | €1.73 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16TL (€2.58) | €5.55 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.29TL (€0.70) | €1.81 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.27TL (€0.54) | €1.07 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (€1.43) | €0.84 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54TL (€9) | €6 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.21TL (€0.69) | €1.58 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.94TL (€0.32) | €0.96 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,003TL (€493) | €1,295 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,783TL (€293) | €910 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 422TL (€69) | €130 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,151TL (€353) | €854 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,252TL (€205) | €643 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 309TL (€51) | €92 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (€9) | €29 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,893TL (€311) | €366 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 443TL (€73) | €82 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (€4.06) | €7 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (€3.43) | €11 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 199TL (€33) | €75 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156TL (€26) | €29 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321TL (€53) | €81 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 258TL (€42) | €94 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 20% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 135,801TL (€22,287) | €19,323 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (€1.02) | €1.27 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 182TL (€30) | €49 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 37% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (€2.04) | €5.98 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (€3.39) | €5.00 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 161TL (€26) | €55 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (€2.86) | €4.73 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (€2.28) | €2.64 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (€2.16) | €2.84 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (€1.14) | €1.38 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (€1.98) | €1.68 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (€4.80) | €13 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 87TL (€14) | €31 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 142TL (€23) | €70 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189TL (€31) | €46 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36TL (€5.90) | €8 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (€1.94) | €2.15 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL (€2.74) | €4.14 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,390TL (€392) | €448 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (€0.11) | €0.19 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155TL (€25) | €44 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (€2.14) | €5.12 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 42% cheaper than in Spain
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