Cost of living in Turkey compared to Tunisia
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 21% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37TL (17 Dinar) | 15 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23TL (11 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (5.786 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.58TL (2.151 Dinar) | 1.336 Dinar | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (5.235 Dinar) | 2.782 Dinar | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.34TL (2.507 Dinar) | 1.741 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL (9 Dinar) | 15 Dinar | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.79TL (2.248 Dinar) | 3.487 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.15TL (1.949 Dinar) | 1.401 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11TL (5.202 Dinar) | 2.695 Dinar | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66TL (31 Dinar) | 21 Dinar | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.10TL (2.395 Dinar) | 2.637 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.03TL (0.954 Dinar) | 1.096 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is about the same as in Tunisia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,231TL (1,518 Dinar) | 1,955 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,968TL (925 Dinar) | 816 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 523TL (246 Dinar) | 174 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,239TL (1,052 Dinar) | 909 Dinar | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,414TL (665 Dinar) | 548 Dinar | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 390TL (183 Dinar) | 112 Dinar | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 64TL (30 Dinar) | 34 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,331TL (1,095 Dinar) | 962 Dinar | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 533TL (251 Dinar) | 285 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29TL (14 Dinar) | 22 Dinar | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (11 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in Tunisia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 246TL (116 Dinar) | 127 Dinar | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163TL (77 Dinar) | 119 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 401TL (188 Dinar) | 290 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320TL (150 Dinar) | 205 Dinar | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 58% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 167,389TL (78,642 Dinar) | 63,142 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (3.204 Dinar) | 2.037 Dinar | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178TL (84 Dinar) | 33 Dinar | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 45% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (7 Dinar) | 4.733 Dinar | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL (12 Dinar) | 17 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 202TL (95 Dinar) | 47 Dinar | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20TL (9 Dinar) | 3.360 Dinar | + 182% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (9 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (8 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (4.206 Dinar) | 2.457 Dinar | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (7 Dinar) | 2.859 Dinar | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33TL (16 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 12% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104TL (49 Dinar) | 64 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46TL (21 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 167TL (78 Dinar) | 57 Dinar | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 224TL (105 Dinar) | 96 Dinar | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44TL (21 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (7 Dinar) | 4.846 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21TL (10 Dinar) | 5.148 Dinar | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,007TL (1,413 Dinar) | 1,334 Dinar | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (0.316 Dinar) | 0.187 Dinar | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 185TL (87 Dinar) | 81 Dinar | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16TL (8 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 20% more expensive than in Tunisia
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