Cost of living in Turkey compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 54% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Turkey | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127TL (€6) | €18 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93TL (€4.48) | €10 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44TL (€2.13) | €5.46 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20TL (€0.97) | €1.26 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39TL (€1.89) | €4.47 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22TL (€1.05) | €2.97 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72TL (€3.47) | €6 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (€0.79) | €2.27 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11TL (€0.55) | €1.55 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37TL (€1.80) | €1.42 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260TL (€13) | €6 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24TL (€1.17) | €2.94 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7TL (€0.34) | €1.46 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 69% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Turkey | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,476TL (€843) | €2,248 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,591TL (€511) | €1,867 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,449TL (€70) | €266 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,143TL (€537) | €1,526 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,588TL (€318) | €1,291 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 853TL (€41) | €203 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 143TL (€7) | €40 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,268TL (€254) | €317 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,908TL (€92) | €187 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96TL (€4.64) | €13 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 83TL (€4.02) | €19 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Turkey | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 799TL (€39) | €77 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 541TL (€26) | €34 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,457TL (€70) | €90 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,518TL (€73) | €121 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Turkey | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 651,810TL (€31,439) | €28,626 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL (€0.96) | €2.10 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 499TL (€24) | €85 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 47% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Turkey | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (€1.58) | €2.05 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46TL (€2.20) | €12 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 632TL (€30) | €49 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67TL (€3.24) | €7 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63TL (€3.03) | €5.17 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 53TL (€2.57) | €4.06 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38TL (€1.83) | €2.37 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43TL (€2.07) | €3.24 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 160TL (€8) | €24 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Turkey | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 425TL (€21) | €55 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 161TL (€8) | €24 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,009TL (€49) | €234 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,124TL (€54) | €71 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 220TL (€11) | €13 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49TL (€2.37) | €3.33 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75TL (€3.64) | €5.23 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,592TL (€656) | €636 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.29TL (€0.06) | €0.08 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 797TL (€38) | €38 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36TL (€1.73) | €7 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,227 prices entered by 657 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 55% cheaper than in Netherlands
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