Cost of living in Turkey compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 13% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 441TL (1,100 Дин.) | 1,516 Дин. | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 299TL (745 Дин.) | 940 Дин. | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 137TL (342 Дин.) | 375 Дин. | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42TL (104 Дин.) | 140 Дин. | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86TL (214 Дин.) | 263 Дин. | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50TL (125 Дин.) | 181 Дин. | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 191TL (475 Дин.) | 613 Дин. | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 47TL (117 Дин.) | 110 Дин. | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25TL (63 Дин.) | 89 Дин. | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 86TL (216 Дин.) | 87 Дин. | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 537TL (1,339 Дин.) | 1,079 Дин. | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60TL (149 Дин.) | 153 Дин. | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18TL (46 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 9% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,630TL (121,305 Дин.) | 116,264 Дин. | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,736TL (74,174 Дин.) | 68,128 Дин. | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,917TL (7,277 Дин.) | 20,029 Дин. | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 35,299TL (88,051 Дин.) | 65,962 Дин. | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,298TL (55,622 Дин.) | 41,796 Дин. | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,982TL (4,945 Дин.) | 11,645 Дин. | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 442TL (1,103 Дин.) | 2,713 Дин. | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,159TL (35,320 Дин.) | 32,729 Дин. | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,691TL (11,702 Дин.) | 14,748 Дин. | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 199TL (495 Дин.) | 762 Дин. | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284TL (708 Дин.) | 834 Дин. | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,343TL (5,844 Дин.) | 9,479 Дин. | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,747TL (4,358 Дин.) | 4,295 Дин. | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,897TL (9,720 Дин.) | 9,797 Дин. | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,491TL (11,203 Дин.) | 11,249 Дин. | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 18% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,638,260TL (4,086,559 Дин.) | 1,800,000 Дин. | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 46TL (116 Дин.) | 203 Дин. | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,264TL (3,152 Дин.) | 2,629 Дин. | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 4% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 108TL (269 Дин.) | 461 Дин. | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 204TL (509 Дин.) | 453 Дин. | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,308TL (5,758 Дин.) | 3,428 Дин. | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 162TL (405 Дин.) | 425 Дин. | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 167TL (416 Дин.) | 533 Дин. | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156TL (390 Дин.) | 586 Дин. | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73TL (183 Дин.) | 198 Дин. | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 104TL (259 Дин.) | 230 Дин. | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 472TL (1,178 Дин.) | 1,223 Дин. | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 7% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Turkey | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,340TL (3,344 Дин.) | 3,426 Дин. | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 541TL (1,349 Дин.) | 1,378 Дин. | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,789TL (4,463 Дин.) | 4,616 Дин. | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,833TL (7,066 Дин.) | 5,143 Дин. | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 456TL (1,138 Дин.) | 749 Дин. | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 153TL (382 Дин.) | 229 Дин. | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 175TL (437 Дин.) | 303 Дин. | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,031TL (59,944 Дин.) | 80,153 Дин. | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6TL (16 Дин.) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,319TL (5,786 Дин.) | 4,165 Дин. | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 78TL (196 Дин.) | 437 Дин. | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is about the same as in Serbia
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