Cost of living in Turkey compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 67% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Turkey | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107TL (kr 58) | kr 217 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94TL (kr 51) | kr 124 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42TL (kr 22) | kr 73 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (kr 11) | kr 22 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36TL (kr 19) | kr 58 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20TL (kr 11) | kr 40 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71TL (kr 38) | kr 83 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (kr 9) | kr 30 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (kr 6) | kr 22 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36TL (kr 19) | kr 32 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 178TL (kr 96) | kr 176 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22TL (kr 12) | kr 36 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9TL (kr 4.70) | kr 27 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 60% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Turkey | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,162TL (kr 9,792) | kr 22,866 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,860TL (kr 6,394) | kr 16,955 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,449TL (kr 781) | kr 1,943 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,618TL (kr 6,263) | kr 13,302 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,153TL (kr 3,856) | kr 10,305 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,535TL (kr 1,366) | kr 854 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 172TL (kr 93) | kr 431 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,802TL (kr 3,128) | kr 3,787 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,021TL (kr 1,089) | kr 3,478 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121TL (kr 65) | kr 86 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 127TL (kr 68) | kr 453 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Turkey | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 914TL (kr 493) | kr 964 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 631TL (kr 340) | kr 472 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,703TL (kr 918) | kr 999 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,281TL (kr 691) | kr 1,215 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 37% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Turkey | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 796,239TL (kr 429,269) | kr 360,840 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (kr 12) | kr 22 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 614TL (kr 331) | kr 818 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 57% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Turkey | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (kr 18) | kr 66 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55TL (kr 30) | kr 116 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 518TL (kr 279) | kr 473 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52TL (kr 28) | kr 45 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49TL (kr 27) | kr 41 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36TL (kr 19) | kr 38 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28TL (kr 15) | kr 26 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30TL (kr 16) | kr 23 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90TL (kr 49) | kr 455 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 62% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Turkey | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293TL (kr 158) | kr 1,044 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 159TL (kr 85) | kr 286 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 473TL (kr 255) | kr 1,389 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 552TL (kr 298) | kr 974 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 136TL (kr 73) | kr 153 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40TL (kr 21) | kr 52 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 58TL (kr 32) | kr 92 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,225TL (kr 5,512) | kr 5,951 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43TL (kr 0.77) | kr 1.37 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539TL (kr 290) | kr 464 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34TL (kr 18) | kr 146 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 54% cheaper than in Norway
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