Cost of living in Turkey compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 198TL (¥1,079) | ¥997 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 161TL (¥876) | ¥723 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70TL (¥381) | ¥519 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24TL (¥129) | ¥203 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52TL (¥283) | ¥324 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24TL (¥133) | ¥616 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 103TL (¥561) | ¥932 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23TL (¥127) | ¥848 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18TL (¥98) | ¥542 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48TL (¥261) | ¥288 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 258TL (¥1,409) | ¥1,241 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37TL (¥200) | ¥242 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10TL (¥53) | ¥205 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,597TL (¥177,817) | ¥283,097 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,617TL (¥112,466) | ¥164,457 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,317TL (¥12,641) | ¥23,456 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,181TL (¥99,179) | ¥150,506 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,027TL (¥65,606) | ¥80,601 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,096TL (¥11,433) | ¥36,588 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 252TL (¥1,377) | ¥4,379 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,613TL (¥36,074) | ¥52,721 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,988TL (¥16,301) | ¥36,350 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120TL (¥654) | ¥1,077 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 218TL (¥1,187) | ¥1,368 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,200TL (¥6,546) | ¥6,007 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 861TL (¥4,699) | ¥5,278 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,261TL (¥12,333) | ¥9,665 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,106TL (¥11,486) | ¥13,627 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,292,530TL (¥7,050,720) | ¥2,740,140 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30TL (¥165) | ¥170 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 942TL (¥5,141) | ¥9,951 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 72TL (¥395) | ¥2,154 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150TL (¥821) | ¥2,551 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,172TL (¥6,391) | ¥5,499 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 72TL (¥394) | ¥1,340 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80TL (¥439) | ¥842 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 78TL (¥424) | ¥750 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49TL (¥270) | ¥225 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 57TL (¥312) | ¥233 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 264TL (¥1,440) | ¥3,812 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkey | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 552TL (¥3,013) | ¥4,064 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 295TL (¥1,611) | ¥3,590 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 982TL (¥5,359) | ¥4,524 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,033TL (¥5,636) | ¥6,047 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 252TL (¥1,375) | ¥896 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63TL (¥343) | ¥487 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 92TL (¥500) | ¥585 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,983TL (¥81,731) | ¥98,506 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.14TL (¥6) | ¥52 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 990TL (¥5,401) | ¥9,275 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 47TL (¥256) | ¥587 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,323 prices entered by 572 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in Japan
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