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 | 39TL (€4.13) | €14 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26TL (€2.76) | €8 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (€1.39) | €3.44 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.22TL (€0.55) | €0.82 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12TL (€1.27) | €2.34 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.31TL (€0.56) | €1.68 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (€2.51) | €7 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.20TL (€0.55) | €1.67 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.40TL (€0.36) | €1.11 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12TL (€1.31) | €0.87 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 73TL (€8) | €7 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.83TL (€0.62) | €1.61 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.33TL (€0.25) | €0.83 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 66% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,561TL (€377) | €1,256 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,145TL (€227) | €777 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 559TL (€59) | €109 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,427TL (€257) | €785 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,415TL (€150) | €542 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 426TL (€45) | €80 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (€8) | €28 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,482TL (€263) | €356 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 632TL (€67) | €91 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32TL (€3.40) | €7 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27TL (€2.89) | €10 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 249TL (€26) | €79 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181TL (€19) | €32 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 436TL (€46) | €78 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 314TL (€33) | €87 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 207,103TL (€21,920) | €23,075 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (€0.69) | €1.28 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200TL (€21) | €43 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19TL (€2.01) | €7 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26TL (€2.77) | €7 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 225TL (€24) | €58 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24TL (€2.59) | €3.94 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20TL (€2.12) | €2.58 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19TL (€1.97) | €2.89 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (€1.02) | €1.39 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (€1.88) | €1.78 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35TL (€3.68) | €14 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101TL (€11) | €30 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (€5.01) | €16 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 173TL (€18) | €52 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 287TL (€30) | €42 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49TL (€5.18) | €9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15TL (€1.58) | €2.49 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22TL (€2.36) | €4.00 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,101TL (€328) | €460 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77TL (€0.08) | €0.20 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183TL (€19) | €47 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (€1.94) | €4.98 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Spain
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