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 27.42 TRY (0.68 USD) for a kilo of onions to 785 TRY (19.5 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 89.54 TRY (2.22 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 30.33 TRY (0.75 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 88.87 TRY (2.21 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 57.65 TRY (1.43 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 22.62 TRY (0.56 USD). Dairy prices in Turkey, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 42.93 TRY (1.07 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 400 TRY (9.94 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 257 TRY (6.39 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 109 TRY (2.7 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 63.08 TRY (1.57 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 142 TRY (3.52 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 52.52 TRY (1.3 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 313 TRY (7.76 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 2000 TRY (49.7 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 400 TRY (9.94 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Turkey?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 27 TRY (0.67 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 2119 TRY (52.65 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 42 TRY (1.04 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 28 TRY (0.7 USD).

Fuel prices in Turkey

Average fuel prices in Turkey are 49.42 TRY (1.23 USD) per liter of gasoline and 50.75 TRY (1.26 USD) per liter of diesel. A liter of LPG autogas costs 31.11 TRY (0.77 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 24400 TRY (606 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 37771 TRY (939 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 119715 TRY (2975 USD) per square meter.