PRICES IN TURKEY
Turkey is a large country with a rich history, a strong economy, and beautiful nature. It has a predominantly comfortable climate and quite reasonable living costs. The most expensive Turkish cities are the capital Ankara and Istanbul. The national currency is the Turkish lira (₺). The average pre-tax salary in Turkey is around $1,200 per month, and the minimum wage is around $710.
Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in Turkey in 2026.
PRICES IN TURKEY IN 2026
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 42.75 ₺/0.83 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 42.56 ₺/0.83 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 100.62 ₺/1.96 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 93.13 ₺/1.81 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 412.48 ₺/8.04 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 210.81 ₺/4.11 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 77.90 ₺/1.52 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 91.79 ₺/1.79 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 49.46 ₺/0.96 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 55.30 ₺/1.08 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 24.88 ₺/0.48€ |
| Onion (1 kg) | 18.24 ₺/0.36 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 40.55 ₺/0.79 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 27.37 ₺/0.53 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 500.00 ₺/9.74 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 91.15 ₺/1.78 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 121.55 ₺/2.37 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 95.00 ₺/1.85 € |
Important. Food prices in Turkey are lower than in most European Union countries.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 31.00 ₺/0.60 € |
| Monthly pass | 1,700.00 ₺/33.12 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 36.00 ₺/0.70 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 53.57 ₺/1.04 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 2,882.98 ₺/56.17 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 437.77 ₺/8.53 Kr € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 607.76 ₺/11.84 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 2,186.57 ₺/42.60 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 819.83 ₺/15.97 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 300.00 ₺/5.84 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,289.52 ₺/44.60 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 1,793.21 ₺/34.93 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 4,608.31 ₺/89.78 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 3,992.08 ₺/77.77 € |
| Standard men's haircut | 357.00 ₺/6.95 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 83.00 ₺/1.62 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 55.00 ₺/1.07 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 25,594.84 ₺/498.63 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 42,430.54 ₺/826.62 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different Turkish cities.
In conclusion, the best cities to live in Turkey are Istanbul, Antalya, Alanya, Izmir, and Bursa.
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