Cost of living in Turkey compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 68% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39TL (€4.24) | €17 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (€2.86) | €9 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (€1.38) | €5.82 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.30TL (€0.57) | €1.08 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (€1.36) | €3.85 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.52TL (€0.59) | €2.86 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (€2.55) | €7 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.40TL (€0.58) | €2.52 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.33TL (€0.36) | €1.66 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (€1.35) | €2.18 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 76TL (€8) | €8 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL (€0.65) | €2.09 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.29TL (€0.25) | €1.08 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 74% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,551TL (€382) | €1,944 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,147TL (€231) | €1,266 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 560TL (€60) | €151 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,523TL (€271) | €1,015 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,431TL (€154) | €715 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 443TL (€48) | €105 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (€8) | €25 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,419TL (€260) | €384 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 668TL (€72) | €65 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32TL (€3.43) | €7 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26TL (€2.77) | €13 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 247TL (€27) | €88 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187TL (€20) | €36 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 455TL (€49) | €100 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320TL (€34) | €120 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 218,273TL (€23,461) | €27,082 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (€0.70) | €1.44 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 217TL (€23) | €64 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20TL (€2.16) | €7 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31TL (€3.28) | €7 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 236TL (€25) | €25 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (€2.99) | €4.89 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (€2.21) | €3.51 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18TL (€1.99) | €3.88 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (€1.04) | €1.60 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17TL (€1.83) | €2.11 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35TL (€3.81) | €22 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 58% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103TL (€11) | €39 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (€5.03) | €21 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 160TL (€17) | €93 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 308TL (€33) | €59 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51TL (€5.50) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15TL (€1.63) | €3.91 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (€2.47) | €6 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,468TL (€373) | €487 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (€0.08) | €0.24 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 174TL (€19) | €38 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (€1.97) | €10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in France
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