Cost of living in Turkey compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38TL (₨422) | ₨376 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25TL (₨276) | ₨279 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (₨142) | ₨136 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.86TL (₨53) | ₨51 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (₨126) | ₨71 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00TL (₨55) | ₨35 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21TL (₨231) | ₨220 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.05TL (₨55) | ₨137 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.54TL (₨39) | ₨28 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12TL (₨131) | ₨127 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72TL (₨790) | ₨784 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.48TL (₨60) | ₨84 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.22TL (₨24) | ₨35 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,368TL (₨36,919) | ₨33,372 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,120TL (₨23,244) | ₨20,691 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 517TL (₨5,667) | ₨4,408 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,305TL (₨25,268) | ₨22,517 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,435TL (₨15,733) | ₨13,580 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 399TL (₨4,372) | ₨3,269 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 66TL (₨721) | ₨730 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,372TL (₨25,997) | ₨30,163 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 593TL (₨6,503) | ₨10,402 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31TL (₨343) | ₨382 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26TL (₨289) | ₨359 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 12% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 247TL (₨2,706) | ₨2,357 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 175TL (₨1,922) | ₨2,584 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 408TL (₨4,469) | ₨3,794 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 312TL (₨3,416) | ₨2,693 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 183,607TL (₨2,012,668) | ₨922,068 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (₨73) | ₨76 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 189TL (₨2,074) | ₨1,169 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18TL (₨196) | ₨98 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL (₨271) | ₨199 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (₨2,346) | ₨925 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22TL (₨241) | ₨242 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (₨201) | ₨171 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18TL (₨195) | ₨246 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (₨104) | ₨142 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17TL (₨186) | ₨67 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35TL (₨380) | ₨231 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102TL (₨1,118) | ₨1,209 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (₨514) | ₨491 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 167TL (₨1,826) | ₨1,829 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 251TL (₨2,753) | ₨1,915 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 48TL (₨525) | ₨679 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (₨155) | ₨223 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22TL (₨240) | ₨201 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,042TL (₨33,349) | ₨33,001 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.71TL (₨8) | ₨2.15 | + 262% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182TL (₨1,993) | ₨1,804 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (₨195) | ₨260 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2020.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 20% more expensive than in India
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