Cost of living in Turkey compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 21% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107TL (618 Дин.) | 999 Дин. | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94TL (541 Дин.) | 790 Дин. | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42TL (240 Дин.) | 394 Дин. | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (120 Дин.) | 136 Дин. | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36TL (205 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20TL (116 Дин.) | 157 Дин. | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71TL (408 Дин.) | 563 Дин. | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (95 Дин.) | 99 Дин. | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (68 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36TL (208 Дин.) | 79 Дин. | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 178TL (1,027 Дин.) | 861 Дин. | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22TL (128 Дин.) | 147 Дин. | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9TL (50 Дин.) | 68 Дин. | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,162TL (104,581 Дин.) | 125,737 Дин. | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,860TL (68,295 Дин.) | 68,671 Дин. | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,449TL (8,342 Дин.) | 15,092 Дин. | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,618TL (66,898 Дин.) | 62,151 Дин. | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,153TL (41,189 Дин.) | 40,526 Дин. | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,535TL (14,595 Дин.) | 11,355 Дин. | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 172TL (990 Дин.) | 2,344 Дин. | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,802TL (33,407 Дин.) | 41,323 Дин. | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,021TL (11,636 Дин.) | 15,273 Дин. | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121TL (694 Дин.) | 904 Дин. | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 127TL (731 Дин.) | 712 Дин. | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 36% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 914TL (5,262 Дин.) | 10,692 Дин. | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 631TL (3,636 Дин.) | 5,268 Дин. | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,703TL (9,804 Дин.) | 10,864 Дин. | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,281TL (7,379 Дин.) | 14,590 Дин. | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 38% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 796,239TL (4,584,901 Дин.) | 1,800,000 Дин. | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (123 Дин.) | 184 Дин. | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 614TL (3,535 Дин.) | 2,906 Дин. | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 41% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (193 Дин.) | 694 Дин. | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55TL (318 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 518TL (2,980 Дин.) | 2,706 Дин. | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52TL (300 Дин.) | 604 Дин. | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49TL (285 Дин.) | 521 Дин. | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36TL (206 Дин.) | 514 Дин. | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28TL (159 Дин.) | 226 Дин. | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30TL (174 Дин.) | 280 Дин. | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90TL (518 Дин.) | 823 Дин. | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293TL (1,686 Дин.) | 2,458 Дин. | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 159TL (913 Дин.) | 1,267 Дин. | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 473TL (2,726 Дин.) | 3,799 Дин. | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 552TL (3,179 Дин.) | 4,802 Дин. | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 136TL (780 Дин.) | 744 Дин. | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40TL (229 Дин.) | 221 Дин. | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 58TL (337 Дин.) | 245 Дин. | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,225TL (58,876 Дин.) | 80,381 Дин. | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43TL (8 Дин.) | 50 Дин. | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 539TL (3,102 Дин.) | 3,538 Дин. | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34TL (195 Дин.) | 412 Дин. | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,646 prices entered by 556 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 12% cheaper than in Serbia
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