Cost of living in Turkey compared to Tunisia
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 17% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
Turkey | Tunisia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (32 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | + 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (18 Dinar) | 16 Dinar | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (10 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (3.490 Dinar) | 1.733 Dinar | + 101% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (8 Dinar) | 4.115 Dinar | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (3.459 Dinar) | 2.318 Dinar | + 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (16 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (3.484 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (2.549 Dinar) | 2.926 Dinar | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (4.928 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (26 Dinar) | 42 Dinar | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (4.414 Dinar) | 3.551 Dinar | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (1.212 Dinar) | 1.427 Dinar | - 15% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 27% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
Turkey | Tunisia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (3,174 Dinar) | 1,244 Dinar | + 155% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (1,911 Dinar) | 980 Dinar | + 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (269 Dinar) | 232 Dinar | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (2,152 Dinar) | 1,055 Dinar | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (1,382 Dinar) | 657 Dinar | + 110% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (281 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | - 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (26 Dinar) | 34 Dinar | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (1,114 Dinar) | 890 Dinar | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (429 Dinar) | 379 Dinar | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (18 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | - 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (14 Dinar) | 74 Dinar | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 10% cheaper than in Tunisia | ||||
Turkey | Tunisia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (149 Dinar) | 126 Dinar | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (117 Dinar) | 152 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (249 Dinar) | 238 Dinar | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (224 Dinar) | 221 Dinar | + 2% | |
Transportation | + 69% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 69% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
Turkey | Tunisia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (142,699 Dinar) | 87,165 Dinar | + 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (3.596 Dinar) | 2.441 Dinar | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (112 Dinar) | 55 Dinar | + 106% | |
Personal Care | + 68% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 68% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
Turkey | Tunisia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (9 Dinar) | 4.795 Dinar | + 97% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (15 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (134 Dinar) | 62 Dinar | + 116% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (22 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 268% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (12 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (11 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (5.404 Dinar) | 4.893 Dinar | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (7 Dinar) | 3.030 Dinar | + 142% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (20 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 82% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 36% more expensive than in Tunisia | ||||
Turkey | Tunisia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (128 Dinar) | 84 Dinar | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (35 Dinar) | 20 Dinar | + 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (102 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 127% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (157 Dinar) | 88 Dinar | + 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (30 Dinar) | 13 Dinar | + 127% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (8 Dinar) | 4.526 Dinar | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (10 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (2,198 Dinar) | 1,303 Dinar | + 69% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (0.126 Dinar) | 0.350 Dinar | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (155 Dinar) | 109 Dinar | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (5.389 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 44% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,752 prices entered by 400 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 39% more expensive than in Tunisia
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