Cost of living in Turkey compared to Italy
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (€4.07) | €13 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (€2.81) | €8 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (€1.41) | €4.44 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.71TL (€0.58) | €1.25 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 14TL (€1.39) | €3.55 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.63TL (€0.58) | €2.16 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (€2.41) | €6 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96TL (€0.61) | €2.05 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.12TL (€0.32) | €1.28 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (€1.34) | €1.28 | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 81TL (€8) | €7 | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (€0.68) | €1.84 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.42TL (€0.25) | €1.09 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 65% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,861TL (€395) | €1,117 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,254TL (€231) | €826 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563TL (€58) | €124 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,767TL (€283) | €842 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,519TL (€155) | €548 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 423TL (€43) | €88 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (€7) | €26 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,437TL (€249) | €362 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 780TL (€80) | €111 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36TL (€3.69) | €5.63 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL (€2.82) | €10 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL (€25) | €80 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202TL (€21) | €33 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 489TL (€50) | €78 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358TL (€37) | €109 | - 67% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 26% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 235,100TL (€24,063) | €23,536 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (€0.68) | €1.43 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 227TL (€23) | €36 | - 35% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24TL (€2.48) | €4.85 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (€2.93) | €8 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (€22) | €72 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (€2.86) | €5.15 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (€2.17) | €3.09 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (€2.03) | €2.56 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (€0.99) | €2.03 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 19TL (€1.94) | €1.84 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44TL (€4.49) | €17 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120TL (€12) | €32 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (€4.80) | €18 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 196TL (€20) | €102 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315TL (€32) | €64 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55TL (€5.64) | €9 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (€1.75) | €1.62 | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (€2.41) | €4.86 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,097TL (€419) | €460 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (€0.07) | €0.16 | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 190TL (€19) | €49 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (€1.90) | €5.62 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Italy
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