Cost of living in Turkey compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Turkey | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107TL (21 ﷼) | 40 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93TL (18 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42TL (8 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (3.97 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36TL (7 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21TL (4.02 ﷼) | 5.75 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71TL (14 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (3.04 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (2.30 ﷼) | 4.87 ﷼ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36TL (7 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 185TL (36 ﷼) | 148 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22TL (4.21 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8TL (1.58 ﷼) | 4.63 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 69% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Turkey | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,162TL (3,512 ﷼) | 10,893 ﷼ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,860TL (2,293 ﷼) | 6,964 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,449TL (280 ﷼) | 439 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,618TL (2,246 ﷼) | 7,671 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,153TL (1,383 ﷼) | 4,418 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,519TL (487 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 172TL (33 ﷼) | 327 ﷼ | - 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,802TL (1,122 ﷼) | 1,993 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,021TL (391 ﷼) | 417 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121TL (23 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 102TL (20 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 23% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Turkey | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 914TL (177 ﷼) | 221 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 631TL (122 ﷼) | 167 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,768TL (342 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,383TL (267 ﷼) | 360 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 11% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Turkey | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 796,239TL (153,952 ﷼) | 104,438 ﷼ | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (4.15 ﷼) | 2.14 ﷼ | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 614TL (119 ﷼) | 150 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 55% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Turkey | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (6 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59TL (11 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 823TL (159 ﷼) | 263 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52TL (10 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49TL (10 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36TL (7 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24TL (4.69 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30TL (5.84 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94TL (18 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 62% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Turkey | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 451TL (87 ﷼) | 199 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 156TL (30 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 473TL (92 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 610TL (118 ﷼) | 321 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 126TL (24 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39TL (8 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60TL (12 ﷼) | 60 ﷼ | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,225TL (1,977 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43TL (0.28 ﷼) | 0.72 ﷼ | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539TL (104 ﷼) | 456 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34TL (6 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 50% cheaper than in Qatar
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