Cost of living in Turkey compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107TL (€5.26) | €10 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94TL (€4.61) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42TL (€2.04) | €3.25 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (€1.03) | €0.87 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36TL (€1.74) | €2.79 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20TL (€0.99) | €2.03 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71TL (€3.48) | €5.24 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (€0.81) | €1.81 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (€0.58) | €1.39 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36TL (€1.77) | €1.07 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 178TL (€9) | €4.77 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22TL (€1.09) | €2.28 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9TL (€0.43) | €0.80 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 35% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,162TL (€891) | €1,185 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,860TL (€582) | €861 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,449TL (€71) | €149 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,618TL (€570) | €825 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,153TL (€351) | €605 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,535TL (€124) | €140 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 172TL (€8) | €27 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,802TL (€285) | €334 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,021TL (€99) | €96 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121TL (€5.92) | €8 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 127TL (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 11% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 914TL (€45) | €72 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 631TL (€31) | €30 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,703TL (€84) | €72 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,281TL (€63) | €89 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 6% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 796,239TL (€39,066) | €31,059 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (€1.05) | €1.87 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 614TL (€30) | €35 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 50% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (€1.64) | €4.42 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55TL (€2.71) | €6 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 518TL (€25) | €64 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52TL (€2.56) | €3.31 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49TL (€2.43) | €3.51 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36TL (€1.76) | €5.21 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28TL (€1.36) | €1.78 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30TL (€1.48) | €2.03 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90TL (€4.41) | €13 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 42% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293TL (€14) | €27 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 159TL (€8) | €14 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 473TL (€23) | €49 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 552TL (€27) | €40 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 136TL (€7) | €9 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40TL (€1.96) | €2.71 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 58TL (€2.87) | €1.93 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,225TL (€502) | €575 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43TL (€0.07) | €0.31 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539TL (€26) | €35 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34TL (€1.66) | €5.14 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 27% cheaper than in Portugal
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