Cost of living in Turkey compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Turkey | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107TL (€5.19) | €14 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94TL (€4.55) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42TL (€2.01) | €4.64 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (€1.01) | €1.53 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36TL (€1.72) | €4.61 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20TL (€0.97) | €1.79 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71TL (€3.43) | €5.24 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (€0.80) | €1.74 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (€0.57) | €0.96 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36TL (€1.74) | €1.47 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 178TL (€9) | €9 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22TL (€1.08) | €2.42 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9TL (€0.42) | €1.05 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 21% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Turkey | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,162TL (€879) | €855 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,860TL (€574) | €674 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,449TL (€70) | €210 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,618TL (€562) | €523 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,153TL (€346) | €416 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,535TL (€123) | €134 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 172TL (€8) | €26 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,802TL (€281) | €333 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,021TL (€98) | €102 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121TL (€5.84) | €10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 127TL (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 20% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Turkey | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 914TL (€44) | €77 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 631TL (€31) | €34 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,703TL (€82) | €84 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,281TL (€62) | €92 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 6% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Turkey | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 796,239TL (€38,532) | €22,349 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (€1.04) | €2.09 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 614TL (€30) | €30 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Turkey | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (€1.62) | €5.36 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55TL (€2.68) | €8 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 518TL (€25) | €39 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52TL (€2.52) | €3.87 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49TL (€2.39) | €3.36 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36TL (€1.74) | €4.60 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28TL (€1.34) | €2.48 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30TL (€1.46) | €2.82 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90TL (€4.35) | €13 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Turkey | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293TL (€14) | €33 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 159TL (€8) | €16 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 473TL (€23) | €35 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 552TL (€27) | €48 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 136TL (€7) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40TL (€1.93) | €3.55 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 58TL (€2.83) | €4.19 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,225TL (€495) | €367 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43TL (€0.07) | €0.46 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539TL (€26) | €39 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34TL (€1.64) | €4.38 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 27% cheaper than in Greece
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