Prices and Cost of Living in Turkey

Food and beverage prices in Turkey

Popular food products found on store shelves in Turkey include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 12.81 TRY (0.34 USD) for a kilo of onions to 219 TRY (5.77 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 37.84 TRY (1 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 11.58 TRY (0.3 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 27.81 TRY (0.73 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 19.04 TRY (0.5 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 7.03 TRY (0.18 USD). Dairy prices in Turkey, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 23.5 TRY (0.62 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 152 TRY (4 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 91.04 TRY (2.4 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 40.21 TRY (1.06 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 23.51 TRY (0.62 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Turkey vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 44.58 TRY (1.17 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 20.12 TRY (0.53 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 108 TRY (2.83 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 600 TRY (15.79 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 120 TRY (3.16 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Turkey?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 10 TRY (0.26 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 777 TRY (20.45 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 12.65 TRY (0.33 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 8.51 TRY (0.22 USD).

Fuel prices in Turkey

Average fuel prices in Turkey are 47.58 TRY (1.25 USD) per liter of gasoline and 47.39 TRY (1.25 USD) per liter of diesel. A liter of LPG autogas costs 27.93 TRY (0.74 USD).

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Turkey?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Turkey varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 7915 TRY (208 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 13675 TRY (360 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 49902 TRY (1313 USD) per square meter.