Cost of living in Turkey compared to Portugal
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 26% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 313TL (€9) | €11 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 187TL (€5.38) | €8 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 101TL (€2.92) | €3.59 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (€1.03) | €0.97 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 84TL (€2.40) | €3.23 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (€1.02) | €2.16 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 178TL (€5.12) | €5.33 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35TL (€1.00) | €2.10 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (€0.75) | €1.63 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (€1.47) | €1.20 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 264TL (€8) | €5.82 | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (€1.32) | €2.08 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12TL (€0.35) | €0.95 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,872TL (€1,061) | €1,350 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,914TL (€573) | €987 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,102TL (€89) | €155 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,679TL (€653) | €1,066 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,963TL (€402) | €731 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,638TL (€76) | €130 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (€8) | €34 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,024TL (€346) | €367 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,514TL (€130) | €135 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185TL (€5.32) | €8 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 151TL (€4.35) | €9 | - 49% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 26% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,550TL (€45) | €84 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,036TL (€30) | €37 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,671TL (€77) | €81 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,548TL (€73) | €84 | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,465,620TL (€42,176) | €25,252 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (€1.08) | €1.77 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,050TL (€30) | €38 | - 19% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 33% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (€2.82) | €4.14 | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (€4.59) | €9 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,317TL (€38) | €70 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (€7) | €4.74 | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 131TL (€3.77) | €4.04 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 119TL (€3.42) | €4.85 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (€1.61) | €2.54 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 73TL (€2.10) | €2.31 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210TL (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 26% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Turkey | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,061TL (€31) | €34 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (€10) | €15 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (€30) | €60 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,275TL (€37) | €50 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (€9) | €9 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77TL (€2.22) | €3.60 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (€3.09) | €1.90 | + 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (€654) | €656 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (€0.04) | €0.17 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,243TL (€36) | €38 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 54TL (€1.54) | €5.21 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,189 prices entered by 675 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in Portugal
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