Cost of living in Turkey compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 137TL (руб 550) | руб 495 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97TL (руб 389) | руб 383 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45TL (руб 181) | руб 203 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (руб 84) | руб 83 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39TL (руб 155) | руб 115 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22TL (руб 87) | руб 172 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 70TL (руб 282) | руб 421 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17TL (руб 67) | руб 107 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (руб 47) | руб 51 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38TL (руб 151) | руб 77 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 276TL (руб 1,111) | руб 677 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25TL (руб 101) | руб 147 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7TL (руб 30) | руб 39 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,470TL (руб 70,211) | руб 70,052 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,966TL (руб 44,072) | руб 44,202 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,883TL (руб 7,566) | руб 9,715 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,049TL (руб 48,423) | руб 36,435 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,173TL (руб 28,827) | руб 23,374 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,177TL (руб 4,732) | руб 5,638 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 142TL (руб 572) | руб 539 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,496TL (руб 22,088) | руб 27,316 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,161TL (руб 8,683) | руб 10,116 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 98TL (руб 393) | руб 528 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 82TL (руб 328) | руб 1,055 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 889TL (руб 3,574) | руб 5,743 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 573TL (руб 2,304) | руб 3,594 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,493TL (руб 6,000) | руб 6,566 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,538TL (руб 6,179) | руб 7,338 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 658,736TL (руб 2,647,397) | руб 2,083,470 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL (руб 80) | руб 51 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 507TL (руб 2,036) | руб 1,836 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42TL (руб 168) | руб 494 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58TL (руб 231) | руб 489 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 621TL (руб 2,496) | руб 1,640 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 76TL (руб 305) | руб 361 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67TL (руб 267) | руб 236 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 54TL (руб 216) | руб 266 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38TL (руб 152) | руб 117 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43TL (руб 172) | руб 143 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 149TL (руб 600) | руб 558 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 425TL (руб 1,710) | руб 1,635 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160TL (руб 641) | руб 601 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 868TL (руб 3,490) | руб 3,764 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,040TL (руб 4,178) | руб 3,872 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 220TL (руб 883) | руб 416 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49TL (руб 197) | руб 187 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75TL (руб 303) | руб 242 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,592TL (руб 54,624) | руб 67,145 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.29TL (руб 5.18) | руб 3.39 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 797TL (руб 3,202) | руб 3,417 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36TL (руб 144) | руб 197 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,681 prices entered by 1,074 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is about the same as in Russia
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