Cost of living in Turkey compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 137TL (£5.80) | £14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97TL (£4.10) | £6 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45TL (£1.91) | £3.22 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (£0.88) | £1.00 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39TL (£1.64) | £3.20 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22TL (£0.92) | £2.00 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 70TL (£2.97) | £3.84 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17TL (£0.71) | £1.95 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (£0.49) | £0.90 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38TL (£1.59) | £1.69 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 276TL (£12) | £8 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25TL (£1.06) | £2.13 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7TL (£0.32) | £1.00 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,470TL (£740) | £1,876 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,966TL (£465) | £1,392 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,883TL (£80) | £204 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,049TL (£511) | £1,056 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,173TL (£304) | £864 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,177TL (£50) | £123 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 142TL (£6) | £26 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,496TL (£233) | £293 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,161TL (£92) | £82 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 98TL (£4.15) | £6 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 82TL (£3.46) | £14 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 889TL (£38) | £62 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 573TL (£24) | £32 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,493TL (£63) | £69 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,538TL (£65) | £71 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 658,736TL (£27,920) | £24,382 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL (£0.84) | £1.65 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 507TL (£21) | £89 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42TL (£1.77) | £4.06 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58TL (£2.44) | £10 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 621TL (£26) | £99 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 76TL (£3.21) | £2.95 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67TL (£2.82) | £1.68 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 54TL (£2.28) | £3.69 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38TL (£1.60) | £2.21 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43TL (£1.81) | £1.58 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 149TL (£6) | £14 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 425TL (£18) | £36 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160TL (£7) | £20 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 868TL (£37) | £125 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,040TL (£44) | £60 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 220TL (£9) | £9 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49TL (£2.08) | £3.22 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75TL (£3.20) | £4.81 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,592TL (£576) | £432 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.29TL (£0.05) | £0.10 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 797TL (£34) | £34 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36TL (£1.52) | £13 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,596 prices entered by 1,204 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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