Cost of living in Turkey compared to Portugal
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (€4.14) | €8 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (€2.86) | €6 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (€1.44) | €2.84 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.72TL (€0.60) | €0.67 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (€1.40) | €2.16 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.67TL (€0.59) | €1.42 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (€2.46) | €4.05 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.92TL (€0.62) | €1.37 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.15TL (€0.33) | €1.00 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (€1.37) | €0.99 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80TL (€8) | €4.25 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (€0.68) | €1.93 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.43TL (€0.25) | €0.98 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,844TL (€400) | €1,105 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,224TL (€232) | €732 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 561TL (€58) | €121 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,783TL (€290) | €751 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,520TL (€158) | €523 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 445TL (€46) | €91 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (€8) | €30 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,432TL (€253) | €370 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 739TL (€77) | €124 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35TL (€3.61) | €10 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27TL (€2.86) | €7 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 241TL (€25) | €74 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 194TL (€20) | €32 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 482TL (€50) | €79 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 340TL (€35) | €81 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 28% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 233,835TL (€24,351) | €26,122 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (€0.69) | €1.45 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224TL (€23) | €36 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23TL (€2.45) | €4.74 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (€2.85) | €7 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (€22) | €50 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27TL (€2.78) | €3.14 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (€2.19) | €3.71 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (€2.05) | €3.38 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (€1.02) | €1.27 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (€1.92) | €1.90 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41TL (€4.31) | €14 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 41% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 122TL (€13) | €28 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48TL (€4.97) | €13 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 174TL (€18) | €45 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 312TL (€33) | €43 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 56TL (€5.81) | €8 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (€1.76) | €3.12 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (€2.46) | €1.65 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,028TL (€419) | €509 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (€0.08) | €0.19 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190TL (€20) | €38 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (€1.94) | €4.89 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Portugal
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