Cost of living in Turkey compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 25% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107TL (26 lei) | 45 lei | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93TL (23 lei) | 25 lei | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42TL (10 lei) | 16 lei | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (4.95 lei) | 7 lei | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36TL (9 lei) | 14 lei | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21TL (5.01 lei) | 8 lei | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71TL (17 lei) | 18 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (3.79 lei) | 4.74 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (2.87 lei) | 3.50 lei | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36TL (9 lei) | 3.84 lei | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 185TL (45 lei) | 33 lei | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22TL (5.25 lei) | 7 lei | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8TL (1.97 lei) | 3.93 lei | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 14% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,162TL (4,377 lei) | 3,450 lei | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,860TL (2,858 lei) | 2,340 lei | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,449TL (349 lei) | 473 lei | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,618TL (2,800 lei) | 2,014 lei | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,153TL (1,724 lei) | 1,491 lei | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,519TL (607 lei) | 322 lei | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 172TL (41 lei) | 38 lei | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,802TL (1,398 lei) | 1,476 lei | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,021TL (487 lei) | 432 lei | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121TL (29 lei) | 44 lei | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 102TL (25 lei) | 55 lei | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 914TL (220 lei) | 330 lei | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 631TL (152 lei) | 181 lei | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,768TL (426 lei) | 333 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,383TL (333 lei) | 417 lei | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 45% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 796,239TL (191,870 lei) | 99,948 lei | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (5.17 lei) | 8 lei | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 614TL (148 lei) | 83 lei | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 36% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (8 lei) | 28 lei | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59TL (14 lei) | 29 lei | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 823TL (198 lei) | 212 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52TL (13 lei) | 23 lei | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49TL (12 lei) | 16 lei | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36TL (9 lei) | 18 lei | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24TL (5.84 lei) | 8 lei | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30TL (7 lei) | 14 lei | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94TL (23 lei) | 49 lei | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 22% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Turkey | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 451TL (109 lei) | 126 lei | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 156TL (38 lei) | 65 lei | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 473TL (114 lei) | 136 lei | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 610TL (147 lei) | 193 lei | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 126TL (30 lei) | 27 lei | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39TL (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60TL (15 lei) | 10 lei | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,225TL (2,464 lei) | 3,334 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43TL (0.34 lei) | 0.38 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539TL (130 lei) | 188 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34TL (8 lei) | 23 lei | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is about the same as in Romania
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