Cost of living in Turkey compared to Tunisia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 6% cheaper than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (14 Dinar) | 20 Dinar | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (9 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (4.727 Dinar) | 5.719 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.71TL (1.950 Dinar) | 1.347 Dinar | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14TL (4.641 Dinar) | 2.938 Dinar | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.63TL (1.922 Dinar) | 1.671 Dinar | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (8 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96TL (2.035 Dinar) | 3.474 Dinar | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.12TL (1.066 Dinar) | 1.428 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (4.468 Dinar) | 3.310 Dinar | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 81TL (28 Dinar) | 23 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (2.260 Dinar) | 2.786 Dinar | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.42TL (0.828 Dinar) | 0.735 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 7% cheaper than in Tunisia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,872TL (1,322 Dinar) | 1,331 Dinar | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,254TL (770 Dinar) | 704 Dinar | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563TL (192 Dinar) | 181 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,767TL (945 Dinar) | 929 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,519TL (519 Dinar) | 499 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 423TL (145 Dinar) | 210 Dinar | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (25 Dinar) | 35 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,437TL (832 Dinar) | 779 Dinar | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 780TL (266 Dinar) | 308 Dinar | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36TL (12 Dinar) | 16 Dinar | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL (9 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Tunisia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL (83 Dinar) | 175 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202TL (69 Dinar) | 149 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 489TL (167 Dinar) | 307 Dinar | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358TL (122 Dinar) | 238 Dinar | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 27% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 235,100TL (80,284 Dinar) | 79,244 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (2.283 Dinar) | 1.926 Dinar | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227TL (77 Dinar) | 39 Dinar | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 10% cheaper than in Tunisia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24TL (8 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (10 Dinar) | 21 Dinar | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (73 Dinar) | 58 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (10 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (7 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (7 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (3.312 Dinar) | 3.325 Dinar | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19TL (6 Dinar) | 3.207 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44TL (15 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Tunisia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120TL (41 Dinar) | 48 Dinar | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (16 Dinar) | 26 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 196TL (67 Dinar) | 77 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315TL (107 Dinar) | 74 Dinar | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55TL (19 Dinar) | 17 Dinar | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (5.846 Dinar) | 5.668 Dinar | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (8 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,097TL (1,399 Dinar) | 1,334 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (0.250 Dinar) | 0.280 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190TL (65 Dinar) | 151 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (6 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is about the same as in Tunisia
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