Cost of living in Turkey compared to Thailand
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 9% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Turkey | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (370 ฿) | 171 ฿ | + 116% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (210 ฿) | 231 ฿ | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (112 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (40 ฿) | 65 ฿ | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (93 ฿) | 88 ฿ | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (40 ฿) | 68 ฿ | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (186 ฿) | 289 ฿ | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (40 ฿) | 66 ฿ | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (29 ฿) | 46 ฿ | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (57 ฿) | 53 ฿ | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (301 ฿) | 554 ฿ | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (51 ฿) | 43 ฿ | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (14 ฿) | 76 ฿ | - 82% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Turkey is about the same as in Thailand | ||||
Turkey | Thailand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (36,636 ฿) | 36,424 ฿ | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (22,061 ฿) | 20,210 ฿ | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (3,101 ฿) | 4,000 ฿ | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (24,836 ฿) | 21,293 ฿ | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (15,951 ฿) | 11,619 ฿ | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (3,245 ฿) | 1,702 ฿ | + 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (300 ฿) | 457 ฿ | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (12,856 ฿) | 7,007 ฿ | + 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (4,956 ฿) | 2,759 ฿ | + 80% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (210 ฿) | 189 ฿ | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (167 ฿) | 333 ฿ | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is about the same as in Thailand | ||||
Turkey | Thailand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (1,723 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (1,347 ฿) | 1,302 ฿ | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (2,872 ฿) | 3,031 ฿ | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (2,591 ฿) | 2,056 ฿ | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 6% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Turkey | Thailand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (1,647,175 ฿) | 1,308,880 ฿ | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (42 ฿) | 37 ฿ | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (1,298 ฿) | 1,406 ฿ | - 8% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 10% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Turkey | Thailand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (109 ฿) | 129 ฿ | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (178 ฿) | 165 ฿ | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (1,549 ฿) | 1,004 ฿ | + 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (256 ฿) | 151 ฿ | + 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (135 ฿) | 129 ฿ | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (126 ฿) | 156 ฿ | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (62 ฿) | 70 ฿ | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (85 ฿) | 47 ฿ | + 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (231 ฿) | 255 ฿ | - 9% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 7% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Turkey | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (1,476 ฿) | 705 ฿ | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (399 ฿) | 441 ฿ | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (1,175 ฿) | 4,543 ฿ | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (1,812 ฿) | 1,170 ฿ | + 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (348 ฿) | 334 ฿ | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (87 ฿) | 101 ฿ | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (120 ฿) | 115 ฿ | + 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (25,373 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (1.45 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (1,793 ฿) | 1,870 ฿ | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (62 ฿) | 146 ฿ | - 58% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,969 prices entered by 445 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is about the same as in Thailand
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