Cost of living in Turkey compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Turkey | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 412TL (€9) | €18 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 294TL (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 173TL (€3.80) | €5.16 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42TL (€0.92) | €1.30 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 81TL (€1.78) | €4.39 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45TL (€0.98) | €3.18 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210TL (€4.61) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 46TL (€1.01) | €2.85 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24TL (€0.52) | €1.61 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 87TL (€1.91) | €2.88 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 602TL (€13) | €15 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 63TL (€1.37) | €3.59 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17TL (€0.37) | €1.79 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Turkey | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,214TL (€947) | €2,438 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,874TL (€567) | €1,981 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,109TL (€68) | €199 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 33,967TL (€744) | €1,685 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,473TL (€492) | €1,436 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,971TL (€43) | €134 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 420TL (€9) | €38 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,504TL (€296) | €349 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,848TL (€106) | €113 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 210TL (€4.60) | €10 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258TL (€5.65) | €17 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Turkey | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,426TL (€53) | €105 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,754TL (€38) | €35 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,559TL (€78) | €104 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,374TL (€96) | €106 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Turkey | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,630,200TL (€35,707) | €33,990 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46TL (€1.01) | €1.73 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,218TL (€27) | €73 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 41% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Turkey | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 108TL (€2.36) | €7 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 204TL (€4.47) | €17 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,308TL (€51) | €63 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 162TL (€3.56) | €6 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 167TL (€3.65) | €4.87 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156TL (€3.42) | €6 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73TL (€1.60) | €2.44 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 104TL (€2.27) | €2.70 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 472TL (€10) | €22 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 53% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Turkey | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,384TL (€30) | €56 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 457TL (€10) | €22 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,161TL (€47) | €121 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,744TL (€60) | €82 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 414TL (€9) | €14 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 141TL (€3.10) | €4.18 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 157TL (€3.43) | €7 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,797TL (€521) | €607 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6TL (€0.14) | €0.64 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,085TL (€46) | €47 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 76TL (€1.67) | €18 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Ireland
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