Cost of living in Turkey compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (478 Дин.) | 1,097 Дин. | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (331 Дин.) | 536 Дин. | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (166 Дин.) | 253 Дин. | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.71TL (69 Дин.) | 95 Дин. | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14TL (163 Дин.) | 165 Дин. | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.63TL (68 Дин.) | 132 Дин. | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (283 Дин.) | 482 Дин. | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.96TL (72 Дин.) | 103 Дин. | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.12TL (38 Дин.) | 57 Дин. | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (157 Дин.) | 83 Дин. | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 81TL (970 Дин.) | 666 Дин. | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (80 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.42TL (29 Дин.) | 43 Дин. | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,861TL (46,445 Дин.) | 62,594 Дин. | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,254TL (27,120 Дин.) | 44,700 Дин. | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563TL (6,775 Дин.) | 12,804 Дин. | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,767TL (33,282 Дин.) | 40,074 Дин. | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,519TL (18,268 Дин.) | 23,941 Дин. | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 423TL (5,092 Дин.) | 8,041 Дин. | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (877 Дин.) | 1,471 Дин. | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,437TL (29,319 Дин.) | 37,836 Дин. | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 780TL (9,387 Дин.) | 9,476 Дин. | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36TL (434 Дин.) | 746 Дин. | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL (331 Дин.) | 397 Дин. | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL (2,915 Дин.) | 8,992 Дин. | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202TL (2,432 Дин.) | 3,893 Дин. | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 489TL (5,877 Дин.) | 9,374 Дин. | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358TL (4,302 Дин.) | 9,448 Дин. | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 235,100TL (2,828,114 Дин.) | 2,305,120 Дин. | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (80 Дин.) | 144 Дин. | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227TL (2,728 Дин.) | 2,377 Дин. | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24TL (291 Дин.) | 493 Дин. | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (344 Дин.) | 376 Дин. | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (2,572 Дин.) | 2,266 Дин. | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (336 Дин.) | 486 Дин. | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (255 Дин.) | 314 Дин. | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (239 Дин.) | 339 Дин. | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (117 Дин.) | 160 Дин. | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19TL (228 Дин.) | 158 Дин. | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44TL (528 Дин.) | 487 Дин. | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120TL (1,441 Дин.) | 1,884 Дин. | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (565 Дин.) | 866 Дин. | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 196TL (2,357 Дин.) | 2,516 Дин. | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315TL (3,784 Дин.) | 2,916 Дин. | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55TL (663 Дин.) | 593 Дин. | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (206 Дин.) | 195 Дин. | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (283 Дин.) | 225 Дин. | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,097TL (49,282 Дин.) | 64,335 Дин. | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (9 Дин.) | 12 Дин. | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190TL (2,281 Дин.) | 2,997 Дин. | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (224 Дин.) | 332 Дин. | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 20% cheaper than in Serbia
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