Cost of living in Turkey compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Turkey | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107TL (€5.30) | €17 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93TL (€4.62) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42TL (€2.07) | €3.67 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (€1.01) | €0.96 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36TL (€1.80) | €2.77 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21TL (€1.03) | €1.98 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71TL (€3.50) | €6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (€0.78) | €2.05 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (€0.59) | €1.18 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36TL (€1.77) | €0.96 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 185TL (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22TL (€1.08) | €1.93 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8TL (€0.40) | €0.94 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Turkey | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,162TL (€898) | €1,158 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,860TL (€586) | €793 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,449TL (€72) | €126 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,618TL (€574) | €765 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,153TL (€354) | €548 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,519TL (€125) | €82 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 172TL (€9) | €29 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,802TL (€287) | €356 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,021TL (€100) | €94 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121TL (€5.96) | €7 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 102TL (€5.04) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 13% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Turkey | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 914TL (€45) | €72 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 631TL (€31) | €31 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,768TL (€87) | €86 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,383TL (€68) | €87 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Turkey | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 796,239TL (€39,372) | €24,534 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (€1.06) | €1.81 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 614TL (€30) | €36 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Turkey | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (€1.65) | €8 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59TL (€2.92) | €7 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 823TL (€41) | €62 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52TL (€2.58) | €3.70 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49TL (€2.45) | €2.43 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36TL (€1.77) | €2.94 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24TL (€1.20) | €1.63 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30TL (€1.49) | €1.82 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94TL (€4.64) | €20 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 36% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Turkey | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 451TL (€22) | €33 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 156TL (€8) | €16 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 473TL (€23) | €51 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 610TL (€30) | €45 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 126TL (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39TL (€1.93) | €2.67 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60TL (€2.98) | €4.29 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,225TL (€506) | €459 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43TL (€0.07) | €0.20 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539TL (€27) | €45 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34TL (€1.66) | €5.08 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 26% cheaper than in Spain
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