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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Turkey

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSDTRY

Germany vs. Turkey - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.59 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in Turkey.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.57 EUR (2.75 USD) in Germany and 0.54 EUR (0.58 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 79% lower in Turkey.

2.57 EUR
0.54 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.71 EUR (1.83 USD) in Germany and 0.79 EUR (0.85 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Turkey.

1.71 EUR
0.79 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.23 EUR (15.25 USD) in Germany and 6.24 EUR (6.69 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Turkey.

14.23 EUR
6.24 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.75 EUR (6.16 USD) in Germany and 5.7 EUR (6.11 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Turkey.

5.75 EUR
5.70 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.79 EUR (10.49 USD) in Germany and 2.59 EUR (2.78 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Turkey.

9.79 EUR
2.59 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8 EUR (8.57 USD) in Germany and 1.03 EUR (1.1 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Turkey.

8.00 EUR
1.03 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.06 EUR (1.14 USD) in Germany and 1.11 EUR (1.19 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in Germany.

1.06 EUR
1.11 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.8 EUR (3 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 1.15 EUR (1.23 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Turkey.

2.80 EUR
1.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.49 EUR (1.6 USD) in Germany and 1.44 EUR (1.55 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Turkey.

1.49 EUR
1.44 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

12.98 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.5 USD) in Germany and 0.42 EUR (0.45 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 70% lower in Turkey.

1.40 EUR
0.42 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.68 EUR (1.8 USD) in Germany and 0.33 EUR (0.35 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Turkey.

1.68 EUR
0.33 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.03 EUR (13.96 USD) in Germany and 4.33 EUR (4.64 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Turkey.

13.03 EUR
4.33 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.25 USD) in Germany and 0.67 EUR (0.72 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Turkey.

1.17 EUR
0.67 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.44 EUR (1.54 USD) in Germany and 0.36 EUR (0.39 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 75% lower in Turkey.

1.44 EUR
0.36 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.43 EUR (2.6 USD) in Germany and 0.51 EUR (0.54 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 79% lower in Turkey.

2.43 EUR
0.51 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.82 EUR (1.95 USD) in Germany and 0.35 EUR (0.38 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Turkey.

1.82 EUR
0.35 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.37 EUR (2.54 USD) in Germany and 1.08 EUR (1.16 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Turkey.

2.37 EUR
1.08 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

14.09 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.05 EUR (3.27 USD) in Germany and 0.67 EUR (0.72 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 78% lower in Turkey.

3.05 EUR
0.67 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.67 EUR (0.72 USD) in Germany and 0.2 EUR (0.21 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Turkey.

0.67 EUR
0.20 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDTRY

Germany vs. Turkey - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.31 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Turkey.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.29 EUR (3.53 USD) in Germany and 1.27 EUR (1.36 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Turkey.

3.29 EUR
1.27 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.54 EUR (2.72 USD) in Germany and 0.57 EUR (0.61 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Turkey.

2.54 EUR
0.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4 EUR (4.29 USD) in Germany and 1.71 EUR (1.83 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Turkey.

4.00 EUR
1.71 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.29 USD) in Germany and 1.99 EUR (2.14 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Turkey.

4.00 EUR
1.99 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.21 EUR (9.87 USD) in Germany and 3.06 EUR (3.28 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Turkey.

9.21 EUR
3.06 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (64.29 USD) in Germany and 17.1 EUR (18.32 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Turkey.

60.00 EUR
17.10 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12 EUR (12.86 USD) in Germany and 3.42 EUR (3.66 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Turkey.

12.00 EUR
3.42 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.02 EUR (2.16 USD) in Germany and 0.23 EUR (0.25 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Turkey.

2.02 EUR
0.23 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDTRY

Germany vs. Turkey - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.45 times more for fuel in Germany than in Turkey.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.77 EUR (1.9 USD) in Germany and 1.35 EUR (1.44 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Turkey.

1.77 EUR
1.35 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.77 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 1.2 EUR (1.28 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Turkey.

1.77 EUR
1.20 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.05 EUR (1.13 USD) in Germany and 0.62 EUR (0.67 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 41% lower in Turkey.

1.05 EUR
0.62 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDTRY

Germany vs. Turkey - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.92 times more for transportation in Germany than in Turkey.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 85 EUR (91.08 USD) in Germany and 22.14 EUR (23.72 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 74% lower in Turkey.

85.00 EUR
22.14 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3 EUR (3.21 USD) in Germany and 0.28 EUR (0.31 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Turkey.

3.00 EUR
0.28 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33 EUR (35.36 USD) in Germany and 2.85 EUR (3.05 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Turkey.

33.00 EUR
2.85 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.1 EUR (2.25 USD) in Germany and 0.24 EUR (0.26 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Turkey.

2.10 EUR
0.24 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.3 EUR (4.61 USD) in Germany and 0.36 EUR (0.39 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Turkey.

4.30 EUR
0.36 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDTRY

Germany vs. Turkey - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12 EUR (12.86 USD) in Germany and 2.56 EUR (2.75 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Turkey.

12.00 EUR
2.56 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 38.58 EUR (41.34 USD) in Germany and 17.48 EUR (18.73 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Turkey.

38.58 EUR
17.48 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 19.6 EUR (21 USD) in Germany and 7.09 EUR (7.59 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Turkey.

19.60 EUR
7.09 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDTRY

Germany vs. Turkey - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.66 times more for renting an apartment in Germany than in Turkey.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1280 EUR (1372 USD) in Germany and 389.65 EUR (417.53 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Turkey.

1 280 EUR
389.65 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 908.82 EUR (973.85 USD) in Germany and 225.53 EUR (241.67 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Turkey.

908.82 EUR
225.53 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2300 EUR (2464.56 USD) in Germany and 663.12 EUR (710.57 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Turkey.

2 300 EUR
663.12 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1601 EUR (1715.01 USD) in Germany and 387.11 EUR (414.81 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Turkey.

1 601 EUR
387.11 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDTRY

Germany vs. Turkey - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.39 times more for buying an apartment in Germany than in Turkey.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 8113 EUR (8693.74 USD) in Germany and 1422 EUR (1523.59 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Turkey.

8 113 EUR
1 422 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5532 EUR (5928.07 USD) in Germany and 712.88 EUR (763.89 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Turkey.

5 532 EUR
712.88 EUR

Salary

EURUSDTRY

Germany vs. Turkey - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 10.13 times higher than in Turkey.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3001 EUR (3215.86 USD) in Germany and 296.33 EUR (317.53 USD) in Turkey. The average salary is 90.1% lower in Turkey.

3 001 EUR
296.33 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDTRY

Germany vs. Turkey - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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-

Two stars

108 EUR
91 EUR

Three stars

133 EUR
113 EUR

Four stars

155 EUR
161 EUR

Five stars

356 EUR
322 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 29 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 13 Jul 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 746 hotels • Turkey: 20 cities, 786 hotels

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