- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 47% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (€4.92) | €12 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (€3.19) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (€1.59) | €3.51 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.77TL (€0.62) | €0.89 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (€1.64) | €2.49 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.52TL (€0.74) | €1.73 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (€2.48) | €5.60 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.11TL (€0.67) | €1.79 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.99TL (€0.49) | €1.06 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (€1.39) | €0.82 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52TL (€9) | €6 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.08TL (€0.67) | €1.56 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.92TL (€0.31) | €0.94 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,945TL (€483) | €1,287 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,770TL (€290) | €891 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395TL (€65) | €130 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,146TL (€352) | €839 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,279TL (€210) | €630 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 292TL (€48) | €93 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (€9) | €31 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,824TL (€299) | €361 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402TL (€66) | €80 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (€3.84) | €7 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (€3.75) | €11 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 185TL (€30) | €74 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148TL (€24) | €29 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 311TL (€51) | €80 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249TL (€41) | €95 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 23% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 128,280TL (€21,035) | €19,621 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (€1.00) | €1.26 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 181TL (€30) | €49 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (€2.06) | €6 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (€3.51) | €4.68 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 153TL (€25) | €57 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (€2.74) | €4.48 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (€2.25) | €2.51 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (€2.15) | €2.87 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (€1.11) | €1.28 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (€1.92) | €1.60 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27TL (€4.50) | €13 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 86TL (€14) | €31 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140TL (€23) | €68 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176TL (€29) | €46 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35TL (€5.79) | €8 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (€1.89) | €2.11 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL (€2.69) | €4.18 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,208TL (€362) | €470 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66TL (€0.11) | €0.19 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155TL (€25) | €44 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (€2.14) | €5.10 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in Spain
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