Cost of living in Turkey compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 65% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (€4.45) | €16 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (€3.00) | €9 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (€1.52) | €5.82 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.65TL (€0.63) | €1.11 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (€1.46) | €4.03 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54TL (€0.62) | €2.70 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (€2.60) | €6 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.70TL (€0.64) | €2.46 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.18TL (€0.35) | €1.61 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (€1.43) | €1.96 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 79TL (€9) | €7 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL (€0.72) | €2.09 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.40TL (€0.27) | €1.13 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 69% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,778TL (€421) | €1,776 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,207TL (€246) | €1,161 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 560TL (€62) | €162 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,687TL (€299) | €821 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,511TL (€168) | €583 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 438TL (€49) | €86 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (€8) | €24 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,399TL (€267) | €376 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 711TL (€79) | €94 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34TL (€3.75) | €6 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL (€3.15) | €13 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237TL (€26) | €85 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 191TL (€21) | €37 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461TL (€51) | €97 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 312TL (€35) | €114 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 39% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 229,524TL (€25,586) | €26,376 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (€0.73) | €1.38 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224TL (€25) | €58 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20TL (€2.20) | €11 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL (€2.81) | €9 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 217TL (€24) | €25 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27TL (€3.01) | €4.84 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (€2.35) | €4.15 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (€2.21) | €3.66 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (€1.12) | €1.87 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19TL (€2.07) | €2.24 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39TL (€4.31) | €21 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 58% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117TL (€13) | €42 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (€5.23) | €20 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 181TL (€20) | €86 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300TL (€33) | €66 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 56TL (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (€1.81) | €3.70 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (€2.61) | €6 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,927TL (€438) | €481 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (€0.09) | €0.33 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 181TL (€20) | €40 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (€2.06) | €10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 58% cheaper than in France
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