Cost of living in Turkey compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108TL (€5.36) | €17 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95TL (€4.72) | €9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42TL (€2.07) | €4.75 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (€1.02) | €1.25 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36TL (€1.80) | €3.63 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21TL (€1.03) | €2.63 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71TL (€3.51) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (€0.78) | €2.11 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (€0.59) | €1.67 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36TL (€1.78) | €1.32 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 185TL (€9) | €8 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22TL (€1.08) | €1.83 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8TL (€0.40) | €1.33 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,162TL (€899) | €1,245 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,860TL (€587) | €886 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,597TL (€79) | €173 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,618TL (€575) | €867 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,959TL (€344) | €606 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,846TL (€141) | €135 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 172TL (€9) | €25 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,802TL (€287) | €351 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,021TL (€100) | €127 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121TL (€5.97) | €5.44 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 117TL (€5.80) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 914TL (€45) | €71 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 631TL (€31) | €32 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,768TL (€87) | €81 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,383TL (€68) | €107 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 796,239TL (€39,407) | €25,919 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (€1.06) | €1.83 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 614TL (€30) | €36 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (€1.66) | €9 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59TL (€2.93) | €13 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 823TL (€41) | €78 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52TL (€2.58) | €5.45 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49TL (€2.45) | €3.22 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36TL (€1.77) | €2.90 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24TL (€1.20) | €1.79 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30TL (€1.50) | €1.91 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94TL (€4.64) | €18 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Turkey | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 451TL (€22) | €37 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 156TL (€8) | €17 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 473TL (€23) | €75 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 610TL (€30) | €70 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 126TL (€6) | €9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39TL (€1.94) | €1.85 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60TL (€2.98) | €5.60 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,225TL (€506) | €596 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43TL (€0.07) | €0.28 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539TL (€27) | €48 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34TL (€1.66) | €5.21 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 33% cheaper than in Italy
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