The cost of living in Turkey can vary depending on the city or region you are living in. Generally, Turkey is considered to be an affordable country to live in compared to many European countries, although living costs have been increasing in recent years.

Prices in restaurants in Turkey

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant3.37 €
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course16.85 €
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)3.71 €
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)1.69 €
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)2.02 €
Cappuccino (regular)1.50 €
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)0.63 €
Water (0.33 liter bottle)0.23 €

Prices in supermarkets in Turkey

Milk (regular), (1 liter)0.74 €
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)0.33 €
Rice (white), (1kg)1.20 €
Eggs (regular) (12)1.28 €
Local Cheese (1kg)5.31 €
Chicken Fillets (1kg)3.20 €
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)9.39 €
Apples (1kg)0.63 €
Banana (1kg)0.98 €
Oranges (1kg)0.63 €
Tomato (1kg)0.76 €
Potato (1kg)0.46 €
Onion (1kg)0.52 €
Lettuce (1 head)0.47 €
Water (1.5 liter bottle)0.23 €
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)6.40 €
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)1.35 €
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)1.75 €
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)1.25 €

Transport prices in Turkey

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)0.32 €
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)23.59 €
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)0.44 €
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)0.34 €
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)4.04 €
Gasoline (1 liter)0.74 €

Prices for utilities (monthly) in Turkey

Cost of Living in Turkey