Cost of living in Turkey compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Turkey | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 119TL (23 ₪) | 69 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 88TL (17 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42TL (8 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20TL (3.83 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39TL (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21TL (4.16 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71TL (14 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (3.17 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11TL (2.20 ₪) | 4.93 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37TL (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250TL (49 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 23TL (4.54 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7TL (1.29 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 65% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Turkey | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,198TL (3,525 ₪) | 9,468 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,130TL (1,962 ₪) | 6,889 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,588TL (308 ₪) | 1,064 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,963TL (2,124 ₪) | 5,615 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,122TL (1,186 ₪) | 4,195 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 853TL (165 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 134TL (26 ₪) | 94 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,268TL (1,021 ₪) | 1,791 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,720TL (333 ₪) | 407 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96TL (19 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84TL (16 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Turkey | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800TL (155 ₪) | 359 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 536TL (104 ₪) | 207 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,295TL (251 ₪) | 434 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,123TL (217 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Turkey | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 651,810TL (126,265 ₪) | 140,281 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL (3.81 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 494TL (96 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Turkey | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (6 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46TL (9 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 682TL (132 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67TL (13 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64TL (12 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45TL (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40TL (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39TL (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 178TL (35 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Turkey | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 455TL (88 ₪) | 168 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 173TL (34 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,009TL (195 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,124TL (218 ₪) | 296 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 203TL (39 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50TL (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73TL (14 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,592TL (2,633 ₪) | 2,949 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.29TL (0.25 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 839TL (163 ₪) | 268 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36TL (7 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,173 prices entered by 588 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Israel
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