Cost of living in Turkey compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 28% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Turkey | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 421TL (€10) | €12 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299TL (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 156TL (€3.60) | €5.45 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40TL (€0.93) | €1.16 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86TL (€1.98) | €3.00 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42TL (€0.98) | €2.46 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175TL (€4.04) | €3.14 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 47TL (€1.09) | €1.57 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (€0.60) | €1.08 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 84TL (€1.94) | €1.92 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 612TL (€14) | €11 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60TL (€1.39) | €2.43 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18TL (€0.41) | €1.18 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 12% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Turkey | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,492TL (€1,072) | €1,238 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,348TL (€608) | €760 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,534TL (€82) | €59 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 34,405TL (€794) | €721 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,228TL (€536) | €565 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,306TL (€53) | €36 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 427TL (€10) | €13 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,298TL (€330) | €326 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,940TL (€137) | €82 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 201TL (€4.63) | €6 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 272TL (€6) | €23 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 9% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Turkey | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,358TL (€54) | €63 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,383TL (€32) | €22 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,704TL (€85) | €63 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,795TL (€64) | €80 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Turkey | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,576,590TL (€36,367) | €22,420 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45TL (€1.05) | €1.69 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,120TL (€26) | €50 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Turkey | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 108TL (€2.49) | €5.49 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 204TL (€4.71) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,401TL (€55) | €41 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 162TL (€3.74) | €3.35 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 142TL (€3.27) | €3.49 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 117TL (€2.70) | €2.43 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52TL (€1.20) | €1.48 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85TL (€1.95) | €1.55 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 428TL (€10) | €20 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Turkey | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,433TL (€33) | €27 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 444TL (€10) | €25 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,946TL (€45) | €47 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,743TL (€63) | €57 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 446TL (€10) | €9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 139TL (€3.20) | €3.83 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 147TL (€3.39) | €6 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,267TL (€675) | €409 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.54TL (€0.13) | €0.08 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,807TL (€42) | €32 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 75TL (€1.74) | €9 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Finland
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