Cost of living in Turkey compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 67% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (€4.10) | €14 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (€2.83) | €9 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (€1.43) | €4.75 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.71TL (€0.59) | €1.07 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (€1.38) | €3.21 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.68TL (€0.59) | €2.46 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (€2.43) | €4.71 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.90TL (€0.61) | €2.26 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.18TL (€0.33) | €1.27 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (€1.35) | €2.45 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80TL (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (€0.68) | €2.40 | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.42TL (€0.25) | €1.65 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 79% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,840TL (€396) | €2,199 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,266TL (€233) | €1,764 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 561TL (€58) | €137 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,783TL (€287) | €1,566 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,520TL (€157) | €1,311 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 445TL (€46) | €87 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (€7) | €30 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,432TL (€251) | €362 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 739TL (€76) | €114 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35TL (€3.58) | €6 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27TL (€2.78) | €13 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 42% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 241TL (€25) | €66 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 194TL (€20) | €27 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 482TL (€50) | €78 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 340TL (€35) | €88 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 65% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 233,835TL (€24,093) | €27,683 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (€0.69) | €1.30 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224TL (€23) | €127 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 62% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23TL (€2.42) | €7 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (€2.82) | €28 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (€22) | €57 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27TL (€2.75) | €4.39 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (€2.17) | €3.13 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (€2.03) | €4.19 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (€1.01) | €1.89 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (€1.90) | €2.20 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41TL (€4.26) | €19 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 66% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122TL (€13) | €40 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48TL (€4.92) | €22 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 174TL (€18) | €99 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 312TL (€32) | €61 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 56TL (€5.75) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (€1.74) | €3.59 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (€2.44) | €6 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,028TL (€415) | €507 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (€0.08) | €0.60 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187TL (€19) | €44 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (€1.91) | €14 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 70% cheaper than in Ireland
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