Cost of living in Turkey compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 66% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (€4.47) | €16 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (€2.99) | €9 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (€1.45) | €6 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.47TL (€0.61) | €1.10 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (€1.42) | €4.06 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.58TL (€0.62) | €2.80 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (€2.55) | €6 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.61TL (€0.62) | €2.50 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.22TL (€0.36) | €1.62 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (€1.43) | €2.01 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78TL (€9) | €7 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL (€0.71) | €2.08 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.36TL (€0.26) | €1.07 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 72% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,635TL (€404) | €1,876 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,202TL (€245) | €1,197 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 560TL (€62) | €176 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,528TL (€281) | €965 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,407TL (€156) | €677 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421TL (€47) | €93 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72TL (€8) | €25 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,422TL (€269) | €414 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 694TL (€77) | €90 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33TL (€3.70) | €5.75 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL (€3.14) | €13 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 57% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 236TL (€26) | €89 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187TL (€21) | €40 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459TL (€51) | €98 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 318TL (€35) | €112 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 226,411TL (€25,162) | €25,302 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (€0.73) | €1.39 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228TL (€25) | €61 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20TL (€2.19) | €7 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (€3.24) | €8 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (€24) | €25 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (€3.13) | €5.10 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20TL (€2.27) | €4.11 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19TL (€2.16) | €3.93 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (€1.07) | €1.86 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (€2.03) | €2.26 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39TL (€4.31) | €22 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 57% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 111TL (€12) | €42 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (€5.22) | €21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 175TL (€19) | €74 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315TL (€35) | €61 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54TL (€6) | €10 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (€1.79) | €3.80 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (€2.59) | €7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,838TL (€426) | €484 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (€0.09) | €0.31 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 178TL (€20) | €40 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (€2.04) | €10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in France
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