Cost of living in Turkey compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 54% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Turkey | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107TL (HK$45) | HK$95 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94TL (HK$39) | HK$45 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42TL (HK$17) | HK$45 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (HK$9) | HK$24 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36TL (HK$15) | HK$36 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20TL (HK$8) | HK$19 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71TL (HK$30) | HK$116 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (HK$7) | HK$28 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (HK$4.91) | HK$18 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36TL (HK$15) | HK$14 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 178TL (HK$74) | HK$144 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22TL (HK$9) | HK$17 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9TL (HK$3.64) | HK$16 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 80% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Turkey | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,162TL (HK$7,572) | HK$47,353 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,860TL (HK$4,945) | HK$34,716 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,449TL (HK$604) | HK$1,299 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,618TL (HK$4,844) | HK$28,175 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,153TL (HK$2,982) | HK$17,576 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,535TL (HK$1,057) | HK$575 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 172TL (HK$72) | HK$257 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,802TL (HK$2,419) | HK$6,546 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,021TL (HK$842) | HK$2,108 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121TL (HK$50) | HK$91 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 127TL (HK$53) | HK$87 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 35% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Turkey | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 914TL (HK$381) | HK$680 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 631TL (HK$263) | HK$385 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,703TL (HK$710) | HK$666 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,281TL (HK$534) | HK$1,283 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Turkey | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 796,239TL (HK$331,978) | HK$392,784 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (HK$9) | HK$23 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 614TL (HK$256) | HK$529 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Turkey | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (HK$14) | HK$57 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55TL (HK$23) | HK$110 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 518TL (HK$216) | HK$407 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52TL (HK$22) | HK$83 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49TL (HK$21) | HK$44 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36TL (HK$15) | HK$51 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28TL (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30TL (HK$13) | HK$29 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90TL (HK$38) | HK$322 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 64% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Turkey | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293TL (HK$122) | HK$406 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 159TL (HK$66) | HK$207 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 473TL (HK$197) | HK$1,780 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 552TL (HK$230) | HK$925 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 136TL (HK$57) | HK$168 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40TL (HK$17) | HK$52 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 58TL (HK$24) | HK$59 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,225TL (HK$4,263) | HK$3,953 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43TL (HK$0.59) | HK$1.03 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539TL (HK$225) | HK$992 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34TL (HK$14) | HK$62 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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