Cost of living in Turkey compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 373TL (£8) | £15 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 283TL (£6) | £8 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161TL (£3.61) | £3.98 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42TL (£0.94) | £1.13 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 92TL (£2.06) | £3.71 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43TL (£0.96) | £2.41 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 171TL (£3.83) | £4.84 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 47TL (£1.06) | £2.18 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25TL (£0.56) | £0.93 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 87TL (£1.95) | £2.13 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 548TL (£12) | £10 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 59TL (£1.33) | £2.27 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17TL (£0.37) | £1.07 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,532TL (£976) | £2,780 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,952TL (£582) | £2,064 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,751TL (£84) | £183 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 27,617TL (£619) | £1,877 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,488TL (£437) | £1,256 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,059TL (£69) | £141 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 382TL (£9) | £27 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,736TL (£263) | £276 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,719TL (£83) | £85 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 173TL (£3.87) | £7 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 241TL (£5.41) | £14 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,946TL (£44) | £72 | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,198TL (£27) | £35 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,495TL (£78) | £82 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,921TL (£65) | £85 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,407,510TL (£31,555) | £28,239 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44TL (£0.99) | £1.44 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,262TL (£28) | £112 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88TL (£1.98) | £3.37 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 234TL (£5.25) | £8 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,611TL (£36) | £62 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 162TL (£3.64) | £3.98 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 151TL (£3.40) | £1.90 | + 79% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103TL (£2.30) | £4.03 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 53TL (£1.19) | £2.16 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 79TL (£1.78) | £1.84 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 352TL (£8) | £15 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Turkey | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,032TL (£23) | £39 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 384TL (£9) | £23 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,321TL (£30) | £109 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,583TL (£58) | £67 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 351TL (£8) | £12 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 139TL (£3.13) | £3.69 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 145TL (£3.26) | £5.89 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,218TL (£610) | £429 | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.88TL (£0.06) | £0.11 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,081TL (£47) | £40 | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70TL (£1.58) | £15 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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