- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Tunisia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Tunisia
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 23% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (17 Dinar) | 15 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (11 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (5.792 Dinar) | 5.900 Dinar | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85TL (2.180 Dinar) | 1.282 Dinar | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (5.882 Dinar) | 2.482 Dinar | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.71TL (2.668 Dinar) | 2.096 Dinar | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16TL (9 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.27TL (2.419 Dinar) | 3.904 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.30TL (1.869 Dinar) | 1.249 Dinar | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (4.969 Dinar) | 2.471 Dinar | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54TL (31 Dinar) | 24 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.22TL (2.392 Dinar) | 2.490 Dinar | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.94TL (1.102 Dinar) | 1.452 Dinar | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 8% cheaper than in Tunisia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,998TL (1,699 Dinar) | 1,818 Dinar | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,778TL (1,008 Dinar) | 839 Dinar | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 422TL (239 Dinar) | 203 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,145TL (1,215 Dinar) | 1,100 Dinar | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,251TL (709 Dinar) | 723 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 312TL (177 Dinar) | 168 Dinar | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (30 Dinar) | 47 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,893TL (1,073 Dinar) | 1,218 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 443TL (251 Dinar) | 395 Dinar | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (14 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (12 Dinar) | 17 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in Tunisia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 198TL (112 Dinar) | 112 Dinar | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156TL (89 Dinar) | 154 Dinar | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321TL (182 Dinar) | 214 Dinar | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 258TL (146 Dinar) | 160 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 61% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 135,801TL (76,940 Dinar) | 60,284 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (3.535 Dinar) | 1.897 Dinar | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 182TL (103 Dinar) | 48 Dinar | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 7% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (7 Dinar) | 3.466 Dinar | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (12 Dinar) | 28 Dinar | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 161TL (91 Dinar) | 48 Dinar | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (10 Dinar) | 27 Dinar | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (8 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (7 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (3.952 Dinar) | 2.732 Dinar | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (7 Dinar) | 2.466 Dinar | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (17 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 1% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 87TL (49 Dinar) | 63 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (21 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 141TL (80 Dinar) | 128 Dinar | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189TL (107 Dinar) | 90 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36TL (20 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (7 Dinar) | 4.812 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL (9 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,390TL (1,354 Dinar) | 1,578 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (0.381 Dinar) | 0.363 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155TL (88 Dinar) | 84 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (7 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 14% more expensive than in Tunisia
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