Cost of living in Turkey compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 314TL (руб 876) | руб 537 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 238TL (руб 664) | руб 392 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 141TL (руб 393) | руб 210 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37TL (руб 104) | руб 85 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72TL (руб 201) | руб 138 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (руб 99) | руб 237 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 165TL (руб 462) | руб 445 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38TL (руб 107) | руб 131 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24TL (руб 68) | руб 45 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 68TL (руб 189) | руб 87 | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 377TL (руб 1,053) | руб 706 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 57TL (руб 159) | руб 165 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18TL (руб 50) | руб 41 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,756TL (руб 105,394) | руб 104,906 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,264TL (руб 73,314) | руб 60,333 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,490TL (руб 9,742) | руб 8,851 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,579TL (руб 68,611) | руб 62,409 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,550TL (руб 43,408) | руб 31,960 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,389TL (руб 9,461) | руб 6,219 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 425TL (руб 1,187) | руб 852 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,974TL (руб 30,633) | руб 22,664 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,403TL (руб 9,499) | руб 8,167 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 166TL (руб 464) | руб 629 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 283TL (руб 789) | руб 811 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,864TL (руб 5,203) | руб 6,099 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,251TL (руб 3,492) | руб 3,674 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,283TL (руб 9,166) | руб 8,189 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,739TL (руб 7,646) | руб 7,978 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 70% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,619,980TL (руб 4,522,063) | руб 2,768,470 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43TL (руб 119) | руб 54 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,247TL (руб 3,480) | руб 1,897 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 47% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90TL (руб 251) | руб 329 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 336TL (руб 939) | руб 589 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,515TL (руб 4,230) | руб 1,902 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145TL (руб 406) | руб 340 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 129TL (руб 359) | руб 240 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 95TL (руб 264) | руб 254 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (руб 157) | руб 139 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 98TL (руб 273) | руб 149 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 347TL (руб 968) | руб 607 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkey | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 920TL (руб 2,567) | руб 1,853 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 381TL (руб 1,063) | руб 762 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,040TL (руб 2,904) | руб 7,184 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,766TL (руб 4,930) | руб 4,106 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 363TL (руб 1,014) | руб 547 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 118TL (руб 330) | руб 215 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 145TL (руб 406) | руб 264 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 37,627TL (руб 105,034) | руб 52,838 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.55TL (руб 7) | руб 5.54 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,617TL (руб 4,514) | руб 3,300 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 92TL (руб 257) | руб 196 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,710 prices entered by 521 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 37% more expensive than in Russia
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