Cost of living in Turkey compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (20 ﷼) | 58 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (13 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (6 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.42TL (2.64 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (6 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60TL (2.73 ﷼) | 4.80 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (11 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.60TL (2.73 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.23TL (1.57 ﷼) | 4.56 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (6 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78TL (38 ﷼) | 126 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL (3.05 ﷼) | 5.03 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.40TL (1.17 ﷼) | 4.07 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 77% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,656TL (1,781 ﷼) | 9,274 ﷼ | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,214TL (1,078 ﷼) | 6,126 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 566TL (276 ﷼) | 485 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,609TL (1,271 ﷼) | 6,241 ﷼ | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,446TL (704 ﷼) | 3,789 ﷼ | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 451TL (219 ﷼) | 319 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72TL (35 ﷼) | 262 ﷼ | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,427TL (1,182 ﷼) | 1,014 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 674TL (328 ﷼) | 310 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32TL (16 ﷼) | 39 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27TL (13 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 235TL (114 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187TL (91 ﷼) | 194 ﷼ | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 456TL (222 ﷼) | 370 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320TL (156 ﷼) | 384 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,078TL (109,143 ﷼) | 73,418 ﷼ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (3.19 ﷼) | 1.46 ﷼ | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223TL (109 ﷼) | 354 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19TL (9 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (14 ﷼) | 67 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (104 ﷼) | 214 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (14 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (10 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (10 ﷼) | 26 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (4.80 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (9 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL (18 ﷼) | 57 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 67% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 114TL (56 ﷼) | 177 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (23 ﷼) | 79 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 175TL (85 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315TL (153 ﷼) | 343 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54TL (26 ﷼) | 75 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (8 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (11 ﷼) | 49 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,813TL (1,857 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (0.38 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 172TL (84 ﷼) | 618 ﷼ | - 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (9 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in Qatar
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