Cost of living in Turkey compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 77% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (kr 41) | kr 217 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (kr 29) | kr 122 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (kr 14) | kr 72 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.71TL (kr 5.95) | kr 21 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (kr 14) | kr 48 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.68TL (kr 5.92) | kr 37 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (kr 25) | kr 66 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.90TL (kr 6) | kr 33 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.18TL (kr 3.31) | kr 23 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (kr 14) | kr 32 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80TL (kr 84) | kr 165 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (kr 7) | kr 36 | - 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.42TL (kr 2.52) | kr 20 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 77% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,840TL (kr 4,001) | kr 18,061 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,266TL (kr 2,361) | kr 13,193 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 561TL (kr 585) | kr 1,328 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,783TL (kr 2,900) | kr 13,005 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,520TL (kr 1,583) | kr 9,667 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 445TL (kr 464) | kr 830 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (kr 76) | kr 396 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,432TL (kr 2,534) | kr 3,994 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 739TL (kr 771) | kr 1,544 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35TL (kr 36) | kr 110 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27TL (kr 28) | kr 272 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 67% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 240TL (kr 250) | kr 893 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 194TL (kr 202) | kr 588 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 482TL (kr 502) | kr 876 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 340TL (kr 355) | kr 1,780 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 55% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 233,835TL (kr 243,676) | kr 352,685 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (kr 7) | kr 16 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224TL (kr 233) | kr 771 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 66% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23TL (kr 24) | kr 106 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (kr 29) | kr 154 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (kr 223) | kr 405 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27TL (kr 28) | kr 55 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (kr 22) | kr 51 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (kr 21) | kr 80 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (kr 10) | kr 23 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (kr 19) | kr 23 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41TL (kr 43) | kr 457 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122TL (kr 127) | kr 640 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48TL (kr 50) | kr 292 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 174TL (kr 182) | kr 1,520 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 312TL (kr 326) | kr 872 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 56TL (kr 58) | kr 149 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (kr 18) | kr 47 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (kr 25) | kr 93 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,028TL (kr 4,197) | kr 4,993 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (kr 0.81) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 187TL (kr 195) | kr 539 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (kr 19) | kr 137 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 69% cheaper than in Norway
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