Cost of living in Turkey compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Turkey | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (CHF 9) | CHF 27 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (CHF 5.19) | CHF 16 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (CHF 2.77) | CHF 11 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (CHF 1.00) | CHF 1.81 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (CHF 2.29) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (CHF 0.99) | CHF 4.50 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (CHF 4.60) | CHF 10 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (CHF 0.99) | CHF 4.33 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (CHF 0.73) | CHF 2.27 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (CHF 1.41) | CHF 2.33 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (CHF 1.26) | CHF 2.87 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (CHF 0.35) | CHF 2.35 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 74% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Turkey | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (CHF 905) | CHF 3,527 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (CHF 545) | CHF 2,866 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (CHF 77) | CHF 205 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (CHF 614) | CHF 2,179 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (CHF 394) | CHF 1,557 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (CHF 80) | CHF 94 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (CHF 7) | CHF 53 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (CHF 318) | CHF 305 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (CHF 122) | CHF 116 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (CHF 5.19) | CHF 17 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (CHF 4.13) | CHF 30 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Turkey | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (CHF 43) | CHF 111 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (CHF 33) | CHF 64 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (CHF 71) | CHF 118 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (CHF 64) | CHF 184 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Turkey | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (CHF 40,690) | CHF 36,492 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (CHF 1.03) | CHF 1.84 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (CHF 32) | CHF 78 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 72% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 72% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Turkey | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (CHF 2.70) | CHF 13 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (CHF 4.39) | CHF 26 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (CHF 38) | CHF 211 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (CHF 6) | CHF 5.94 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (CHF 3.33) | CHF 4.15 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (CHF 3.12) | CHF 7 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (CHF 1.54) | CHF 4.35 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (CHF 2.09) | CHF 4.98 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (CHF 5.70) | CHF 58 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Turkey | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (CHF 36) | CHF 71 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (CHF 10) | CHF 39 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (CHF 29) | CHF 101 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (CHF 45) | CHF 125 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (CHF 2.14) | CHF 5.21 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (CHF 2.96) | CHF 7 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (CHF 627) | CHF 434 | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (CHF 0.04) | CHF 0.33 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (CHF 44) | CHF 88 | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (CHF 1.54) | CHF 9 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,293 prices entered by 507 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland
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