Cost of living in Turkey compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (HK$38) | HK$79 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (HK$26) | HK$38 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (HK$13) | HK$46 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.71TL (HK$5.44) | HK$24 | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (HK$13) | HK$30 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.68TL (HK$5.41) | HK$24 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (HK$22) | HK$94 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.90TL (HK$5.62) | HK$27 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.18TL (HK$3.03) | HK$18 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (HK$12) | HK$19 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80TL (HK$77) | HK$224 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (HK$6) | HK$16 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.42TL (HK$2.31) | HK$20 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 87% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 87% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,840TL (HK$3,659) | HK$43,117 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,266TL (HK$2,159) | HK$31,134 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 561TL (HK$535) | HK$1,823 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,783TL (HK$2,652) | HK$23,448 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,520TL (HK$1,448) | HK$15,124 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 445TL (HK$424) | HK$1,393 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (HK$69) | HK$144 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,432TL (HK$2,317) | HK$5,368 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 739TL (HK$705) | HK$1,238 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35TL (HK$33) | HK$70 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27TL (HK$26) | HK$93 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 240TL (HK$228) | HK$789 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 194TL (HK$185) | HK$317 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 482TL (HK$459) | HK$733 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 340TL (HK$324) | HK$1,355 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 233,835TL (HK$222,823) | HK$241,909 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (HK$6) | HK$17 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224TL (HK$213) | HK$619 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23TL (HK$22) | HK$56 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (HK$26) | HK$146 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (HK$204) | HK$441 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27TL (HK$25) | HK$66 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (HK$20) | HK$44 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (HK$19) | HK$51 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (HK$9) | HK$18 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (HK$18) | HK$21 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41TL (HK$39) | HK$262 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122TL (HK$116) | HK$352 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48TL (HK$45) | HK$193 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 174TL (HK$166) | HK$1,020 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 312TL (HK$298) | HK$908 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 56TL (HK$53) | HK$103 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (HK$16) | HK$46 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (HK$23) | HK$70 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,028TL (HK$3,838) | HK$3,572 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (HK$0.74) | HK$1.17 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187TL (HK$178) | HK$876 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (HK$18) | HK$62 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 72% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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