Cost of living in Turkey compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (£8) | £13 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (£4.61) | £8 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (£2.46) | £4.26 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (£0.88) | £1.20 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (£2.04) | £3.63 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (£0.88) | £2.28 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (£4.09) | £5.34 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (£0.88) | £2.13 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (£0.65) | £0.89 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (£1.25) | £1.97 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (£7) | £10 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (£1.12) | £2.36 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (£0.31) | £1.04 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (£804) | £1,997 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (£484) | £1,637 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (£68) | £229 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (£545) | £1,818 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (£350) | £1,060 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (£71) | £190 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (£7) | £26 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (£282) | £324 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (£109) | £83 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (£4.61) | £7 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (£3.67) | £16 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (£38) | £73 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (£30) | £32 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (£63) | £81 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (£57) | £83 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (£36,134) | £25,126 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (£0.91) | £1.44 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (£28) | £85 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (£2.40) | £5.04 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (£3.90) | £8 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (£34) | £74 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (£5.61) | £4.77 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (£2.96) | £1.97 | + 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (£2.77) | £3.78 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (£1.37) | £2.39 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (£1.86) | £1.77 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (£5.06) | £14 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (£32) | £40 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (£9) | £19 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (£26) | £124 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (£40) | £69 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (£8) | £11 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (£1.90) | £3.71 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (£2.63) | £5.75 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (£557) | £537 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (£0.03) | £0.28 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (£39) | £35 | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (£1.36) | £14 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,462 prices entered by 1,011 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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