Cost of Living Comparison Between Turkey and Ukraine 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ukraine is 22.2% lower than in Turkey (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ukraine is 24.8% lower than in Turkey | |
| Rent Prices in Ukraine are 33.7% lower than in Turkey | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ukraine are 26.3% lower than in Turkey | |
| Groceries Prices in Ukraine are 23.1% lower than in Turkey | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ukraine is 11.0% lower than in Turkey | |
Restaurants | Turkey Edit |
Ukraine Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
300.00 TL (326.94 ₴) |
275.28 TL (300.00 ₴) |
-8.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,300.00 TL (1,416.73 ₴) |
1,101.12 TL (1,200.00 ₴) |
-15.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
280.00 TL (305.14 ₴) |
220.22 TL (240.00 ₴) |
-21.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
120.00 TL (130.78 ₴) |
37.94 TL (41.34 ₴) |
-68.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
150.00 TL (163.47 ₴) |
64.23 TL (70.00 ₴) |
-57.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
110.55 TL (120.48 ₴) |
49.08 TL (53.48 ₴) |
-55.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
45.40 TL (49.48 ₴) |
23.76 TL (25.89 ₴) |
-47.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
16.76 TL (18.26 ₴) |
16.45 TL (17.92 ₴) |
-1.9 % |
Markets | Turkey Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
129.07 TL (140.66 ₴) |
154.68 TL (168.57 ₴) |
+19.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
30.83 TL (33.60 ₴) |
22.84 TL (24.89 ₴) |
-25.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
29.03 TL (31.64 ₴) |
23.49 TL (25.60 ₴) |
-19.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
62.88 TL (68.53 ₴) |
63.23 TL (68.90 ₴) |
+0.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
162.17 TL (176.73 ₴) |
140.64 TL (153.26 ₴) |
-13.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
90.96 TL (99.13 ₴) |
69.07 TL (75.27 ₴) |
-24.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
301.75 TL (328.84 ₴) |
112.62 TL (122.73 ₴) |
-62.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
16.12 TL (17.57 ₴) |
13.39 TL (14.60 ₴) |
-16.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
32.72 TL (35.65 ₴) |
26.24 TL (28.60 ₴) |
-19.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
16.58 TL (18.06 ₴) |
27.84 TL (30.34 ₴) |
+68.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
20.14 TL (21.94 ₴) |
36.40 TL (39.67 ₴) |
+80.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
8.84 TL (9.64 ₴) |
10.62 TL (11.57 ₴) |
+20.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
8.27 TL (9.01 ₴) |
9.99 TL (10.89 ₴) |
+20.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
36.32 TL (39.58 ₴) |
45.90 TL (50.02 ₴) |
+26.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
13.16 TL (14.34 ₴) |
20.20 TL (22.01 ₴) |
+53.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
384.00 TL (418.48 ₴) |
183.52 TL (200.00 ₴) |
-52.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
73.13 TL (79.70 ₴) |
31.72 TL (34.57 ₴) |
-56.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
98.11 TL (106.92 ₴) |
52.62 TL (57.35 ₴) |
-46.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
77.00 TL (83.91 ₴) |
96.35 TL (105.00 ₴) |
+25.1 % |
Transportation | Turkey Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
21.00 TL (22.89 ₴) |
13.76 TL (15.00 ₴) |
-34.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
1,188.50 TL (1,295.22 ₴) |
367.04 TL (400.00 ₴) |
-69.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
31.92 TL (34.79 ₴) |
73.41 TL (80.00 ₴) |
+130.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
36.85 TL (40.16 ₴) |
22.15 TL (24.14 ₴) |
-39.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
254.32 TL (277.16 ₴) |
165.17 TL (180.00 ₴) |
-35.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
160.55 TL (174.96 ₴) |
196.01 TL (213.61 ₴) |
+22.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,585,100.00 TL (1,727,434.76 ₴) |
1,183,708.38 TL (1,290,000.00 ₴) |
-25.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,536,659.15 TL (1,674,644.14 ₴) |
945,744.14 TL (1,030,667.65 ₴) |
-38.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Turkey Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
2,187.52 TL (2,383.95 ₴) |
3,487.61 TL (3,800.78 ₴) |
+59.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
356.97 TL (389.02 ₴) |
197.64 TL (215.39 ₴) |
-44.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
460.87 TL (502.25 ₴) |
228.27 TL (248.77 ₴) |
-50.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Turkey Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
1,510.53 TL (1,646.17 ₴) |
927.30 TL (1,010.57 ₴) |
-38.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
553.78 TL (603.50 ₴) |
440.77 TL (480.35 ₴) |
-20.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
220.00 TL (239.75 ₴) |
165.17 TL (180.00 ₴) |
-24.9 % |
Childcare | Turkey Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
18,029.47 TL (19,648.43 ₴) |
11,209.78 TL (12,216.36 ₴) |
-37.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
389,713.45 TL (424,707.94 ₴) |
200,365.03 TL (218,356.90 ₴) |
-48.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Turkey Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
1,892.94 TL (2,062.92 ₴) |
2,215.50 TL (2,414.45 ₴) |
+17.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
1,489.83 TL (1,623.60 ₴) |
1,333.04 TL (1,452.74 ₴) |
-10.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,606.64 TL (3,930.50 ₴) |
3,189.28 TL (3,475.67 ₴) |
-11.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
3,163.49 TL (3,447.56 ₴) |
3,462.58 TL (3,773.50 ₴) |
+9.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Turkey Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
20,686.68 TL (22,544.25 ₴) |
13,471.22 TL (14,680.87 ₴) |
-34.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
14,943.72 TL (16,285.60 ₴) |
9,299.38 TL (10,134.42 ₴) |
-37.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
35,408.63 TL (38,588.17 ₴) |
24,468.76 TL (26,665.94 ₴) |
-30.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
24,045.95 TL (26,205.16 ₴) |
15,754.85 TL (17,169.56 ₴) |
-34.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Turkey Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
6,058.66 TL (6,602.70 ₴) |
5,075.54 TL (5,531.30 ₴) |
-16.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3,660.60 TL (3,989.30 ₴) |
3,327.11 TL (3,625.87 ₴) |
-9.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Turkey Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
25,975.84 TL (28,308.35 ₴) |
17,395.18 TL (18,957.19 ₴) |
-33.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 41.27 | 17.69 | -57.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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