Cost of living in Turkey compared to Peru
Currency:
Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 39% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Turkey | Peru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59TL (S/. 14) | S/. 25 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43TL (S/. 10) | S/. 18 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27TL (S/. 6) | S/. 8 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9TL (S/. 2.20) | S/. 4.70 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 22TL (S/. 5.20) | S/. 7 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12TL (S/. 2.82) | S/. 3.53 | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38TL (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8TL (S/. 1.94) | S/. 5.18 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.88TL (S/. 1.40) | S/. 2.67 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20TL (S/. 4.78) | S/. 6 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 115TL (S/. 27) | S/. 35 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11TL (S/. 2.61) | S/. 8 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79TL (S/. 0.90) | S/. 1.98 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 38% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Turkey | Peru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,439TL (S/. 1,532) | S/. 2,839 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,653TL (S/. 869) | S/. 1,408 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,331TL (S/. 317) | S/. 170 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,876TL (S/. 1,160) | S/. 1,850 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,529TL (S/. 602) | S/. 1,170 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 897TL (S/. 213) | S/. 139 | + 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90TL (S/. 22) | S/. 78 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,644TL (S/. 1,105) | S/. 1,345 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,455TL (S/. 346) | S/. 385 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52TL (S/. 12) | S/. 28 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79TL (S/. 19) | S/. 16 | + 19% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Turkey | Peru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 371TL (S/. 88) | S/. 148 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301TL (S/. 72) | S/. 93 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 762TL (S/. 181) | S/. 230 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418TL (S/. 99) | S/. 250 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 9% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Turkey | Peru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 467,259TL (S/. 111,194) | S/. 63,847 | + 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14TL (S/. 3.45) | S/. 4.83 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 291TL (S/. 69) | S/. 124 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 37% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Turkey | Peru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36TL (S/. 9) | S/. 19 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55TL (S/. 13) | S/. 18 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 268TL (S/. 64) | S/. 78 | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43TL (S/. 10) | S/. 21 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34TL (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28TL (S/. 7) | S/. 16 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 17TL (S/. 4.08) | S/. 5.04 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 25TL (S/. 5.85) | S/. 4.75 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49TL (S/. 12) | S/. 31 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 39% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Turkey | Peru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199TL (S/. 47) | S/. 41 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 74TL (S/. 18) | S/. 30 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 569TL (S/. 135) | S/. 96 | + 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 469TL (S/. 112) | S/. 119 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82TL (S/. 19) | S/. 28 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29TL (S/. 7) | S/. 14 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39TL (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,696TL (S/. 1,355) | S/. 2,242 | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99TL (S/. 0.24) | S/. 0.67 | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 275TL (S/. 66) | S/. 178 | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22TL (S/. 5.30) | S/. 15 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in Peru
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