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Cost of Living & Prices:
Turkey vs. South Korea

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

EURTRYKRWUSD

Turkey vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.9 times less for grocery shopping in Turkey than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.23 EUR (1.44 USD) in Turkey and 6.67 EUR (7.85 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Turkey.

1.23 EUR
6.67 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.89 EUR (2.23 USD) in Turkey and 2.99 EUR (3.52 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Turkey.

1.89 EUR
2.99 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.7 EUR (19.65 USD) in Turkey and 28.88 EUR (33.99 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Turkey.

16.70 EUR
28.88 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.57 EUR (11.27 USD) in Turkey and 18.02 EUR (21.2 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Turkey.

9.57 EUR
18.02 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.47 EUR (6.44 USD) in Turkey and 9.17 EUR (10.79 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Turkey.

5.47 EUR
9.17 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.81 EUR (2.13 USD) in Turkey and 2.8 EUR (3.29 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Turkey.

1.81 EUR
2.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.82 EUR (2.14 USD) in Turkey and 2.03 EUR (2.39 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Turkey.

1.82 EUR
2.03 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.31 EUR (2.72 USD) for 12 eggs in Turkey and 2.66 EUR (3.13 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Turkey.

2.31 EUR
2.66 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.69 EUR (3.16 USD) in Turkey and 2.78 EUR (3.28 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Turkey.

2.69 EUR
2.78 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.92 EUR (1.09 USD) in Turkey and 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Turkey.

0.92 EUR
2.17 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.65 EUR (0.76 USD) in Turkey and 2.87 EUR (3.37 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Turkey.

0.65 EUR
2.87 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.51 EUR (10.02 USD) in Turkey and 12.1 EUR (14.24 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Turkey.

8.51 EUR
12.10 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.91 EUR (1.07 USD) in Turkey and 1.85 EUR (2.18 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Turkey.

0.91 EUR
1.85 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.58 EUR (0.69 USD) in Turkey and 2.46 EUR (2.89 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Turkey.

0.58 EUR
2.46 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.08 EUR (1.27 USD) in Turkey and 4.7 EUR (5.53 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 77% lower in Turkey.

1.08 EUR
4.70 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.61 EUR (0.72 USD) in Turkey and 3.32 EUR (3.9 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Turkey.

0.61 EUR
3.32 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.9 EUR (2.24 USD) in Turkey and 2.64 EUR (3.11 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 28% lower in Turkey.

1.90 EUR
2.64 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
15.34 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.34 EUR (1.58 USD) in Turkey and 5.53 EUR (6.51 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Turkey.

1.34 EUR
5.53 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.48 EUR (0.57 USD) in Turkey and 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Turkey.

0.48 EUR
1.10 EUR

Restaurant

EURTRYKRWUSD

Turkey vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.09 times less for meals in restaurants in Turkey than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.01 EUR (3.55 USD) in Turkey and 3.27 EUR (3.84 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 8% lower in Turkey.

3.01 EUR
3.27 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.12 EUR (1.31 USD) in Turkey and 1.43 EUR (1.68 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Turkey.

1.12 EUR
1.43 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.19 EUR (3.76 USD) in Turkey and 3.11 EUR (3.66 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in South Korea.

3.19 EUR
3.11 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.68 EUR (5.51 USD) in Turkey and 4.97 EUR (5.85 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Turkey.

4.68 EUR
4.97 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.65 EUR (7.82 USD) in Turkey and 5.53 EUR (6.51 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in South Korea.

6.65 EUR
5.53 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 42.55 EUR (50.07 USD) in Turkey and 49.7 EUR (58.49 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Turkey.

42.55 EUR
49.70 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 8.51 EUR (10.01 USD) in Turkey and 7.45 EUR (8.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in South Korea.

8.51 EUR
7.45 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.44 EUR (0.51 USD) in Turkey and 0.68 EUR (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Turkey.

0.44 EUR
0.68 EUR

Fuel

EURTRYKRWUSD

Turkey vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.01 times more for fuel in Turkey than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.07 EUR (1.26 USD) in Turkey and 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in South Korea.

1.07 EUR
0.99 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.04 EUR (1.23 USD) in Turkey and 1.07 EUR (1.26 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Turkey.

1.04 EUR
1.07 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in Turkey and 0.69 EUR (0.82 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in Turkey.

0.66 EUR
0.69 EUR

Transportation

EURTRYKRWUSD

Turkey vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.07 times more for transportation in Turkey than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 45.08 EUR (53.05 USD) in Turkey and 39.14 EUR (46.06 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in South Korea.

45.08 EUR
39.14 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.57 EUR (0.68 USD) in Turkey and 0.93 EUR (1.1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Turkey.

0.57 EUR
0.93 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 7.44 EUR (8.76 USD) in Turkey and 7.45 EUR (8.77 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in Turkey.

7.44 EUR
7.45 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.6 EUR (0.7 USD) in Turkey and 0.68 EUR (0.8 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Turkey.

0.60 EUR
0.68 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in Turkey and 2.98 EUR (3.51 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Turkey.

0.89 EUR
2.98 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURTRYKRWUSD

Turkey vs. South Korea - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.38 EUR (7.51 USD) in Turkey and 9.32 EUR (10.97 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Turkey.

6.38 EUR
9.32 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 51.13 EUR (60.18 USD) in Turkey and 49.17 EUR (57.88 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in South Korea.

51.13 EUR
49.17 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.25 EUR (19.13 USD) in Turkey and 18.26 EUR (21.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 11% lower in Turkey.

16.25 EUR
18.26 EUR

Flats for rent

EURTRYKRWUSD

Turkey vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.27 times less for renting an apartment in Turkey than in South Korea.

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 803.51 EUR (945.69 USD) in Turkey and 846.2 EUR (995.93 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 5% lower in Turkey.

803.51 EUR
846.20 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 519.07 EUR (610.91 USD) in Turkey and 496.29 EUR (584.1 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in South Korea.

519.07 EUR
496.29 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 1470 EUR (1730.53 USD) in Turkey and 2206 EUR (2596.5 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Turkey.

1 470 EUR
2 206 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 886.9 EUR (1043.82 USD) in Turkey and 1113 EUR (1309.63 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Turkey.

886.90 EUR
1 113 EUR

Flats for sale

EURTRYKRWUSD

Turkey vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.8 times less for buying an apartment in Turkey than in South Korea.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2547 EUR (2997.36 USD) in Turkey and 19040 EUR (22409.02 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Turkey.

2 547 EUR
19 040 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 1188 EUR (1398.52 USD) in Turkey and 10103 EUR (11890.93 USD) in South Korea. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Turkey.

1 188 EUR
10 103 EUR

Salary

EURTRYKRWUSD

Turkey vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Turkey is 3.54 times lower than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 781.97 EUR (920.33 USD) in Turkey and 2772 EUR (3262.55 USD) in South Korea. The average salary is 71.8% lower in Turkey.

781.97 EUR
2 772 EUR

Hotels

EURTRYKRWUSD

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

One star

-
44.4 EUR

Two stars

57.9 EUR
47.1 EUR

Three stars

77.7 EUR
61 EUR

Four stars

97.6 EUR
102 EUR

Five stars

142 EUR
238 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Turkey: 19 cities, 690 hotels • South Korea: 20 cities, 1512 hotels

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