Cost of Living Comparison Between Belarus and Turkey 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Turkey is 48.2% higher than in Belarus (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Turkey is 47.4% higher than in Belarus | |
| Rent Prices in Turkey are 44.8% higher than in Belarus | |
| Restaurant Prices in Turkey are 32.6% higher than in Belarus | |
| Groceries Prices in Turkey are 44.7% higher than in Belarus | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Turkey is 10.0% lower than in Belarus | |
Restaurants | Belarus Edit |
Turkey Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
30.00 BYN (371.08 TL) |
28.30 BYN (350.00 TL) |
-5.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
102.28 BYN (1,265.12 TL) |
129.35 BYN (1,600.00 TL) |
+26.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
20.00 BYN (247.38 TL) |
28.30 BYN (350.00 TL) |
+41.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
4.00 BYN (49.48 TL) |
11.32 BYN (140.00 TL) |
+183.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
6.91 BYN (85.46 TL) |
14.55 BYN (180.00 TL) |
+110.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.77 BYN (71.40 TL) |
11.17 BYN (138.16 TL) |
+93.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.23 BYN (27.58 TL) |
4.49 BYN (55.49 TL) |
+101.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.34 BYN (16.56 TL) |
1.63 BYN (20.19 TL) |
+21.9 % |
Markets | Belarus Edit |
Turkey Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
2.49 BYN (30.79 TL) |
3.27 BYN (40.49 TL) |
+31.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.72 BYN (21.23 TL) |
2.34 BYN (29.01 TL) |
+36.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.73 BYN (21.42 TL) |
3.17 BYN (39.23 TL) |
+83.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.47 BYN (55.31 TL) |
7.32 BYN (90.60 TL) |
+63.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
10.00 BYN (123.74 TL) |
14.19 BYN (175.49 TL) |
+41.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.24 BYN (77.24 TL) |
8.53 BYN (105.50 TL) |
+36.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
11.14 BYN (137.83 TL) |
29.13 BYN (360.37 TL) |
+161.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.91 BYN (23.67 TL) |
2.24 BYN (27.69 TL) |
+17.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
2.53 BYN (31.29 TL) |
3.49 BYN (43.13 TL) |
+37.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.81 BYN (34.71 TL) |
1.96 BYN (24.27 TL) |
-30.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.05 BYN (37.69 TL) |
2.03 BYN (25.13 TL) |
-33.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.89 BYN (11.02 TL) |
1.02 BYN (12.62 TL) |
+14.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.97 BYN (11.96 TL) |
0.83 BYN (10.22 TL) |
-14.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.10 BYN (50.72 TL) |
3.30 BYN (40.79 TL) |
-19.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.95 BYN (24.13 TL) |
1.66 BYN (20.49 TL) |
-15.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
25.00 BYN (309.23 TL) |
36.38 BYN (450.00 TL) |
+45.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
3.34 BYN (41.35 TL) |
7.15 BYN (88.45 TL) |
+113.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.78 BYN (71.51 TL) |
9.57 BYN (118.39 TL) |
+65.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
7.00 BYN (86.58 TL) |
7.28 BYN (90.00 TL) |
+3.9 % |
Transportation | Belarus Edit |
Turkey Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.00 BYN (12.37 TL) |
2.43 BYN (30.00 TL) |
+142.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 BYN (618.46 TL) |
161.69 BYN (2,000.00 TL) |
+223.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 BYN (61.85 TL) |
3.68 BYN (45.50 TL) |
-26.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.61 BYN (19.91 TL) |
4.16 BYN (51.50 TL) |
+158.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
20.00 BYN (247.38 TL) |
28.30 BYN (350.00 TL) |
+41.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.62 BYN (32.42 TL) |
4.12 BYN (50.99 TL) |
+57.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
66,481.66 BYN (822,324.83 TL) |
169,614.88 BYN (2,098,000.00 TL) |
+155.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
76,850.93 BYN (950,584.34 TL) |
150,358.37 BYN (1,859,812.41 TL) |
+95.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belarus Edit |
Turkey Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
163.95 BYN (2,027.95 TL) |
224.69 BYN (2,779.19 TL) |
+37.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
25.18 BYN (311.45 TL) |
33.76 BYN (417.57 TL) |
+34.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
33.36 BYN (412.62 TL) |
47.11 BYN (582.70 TL) |
+41.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belarus Edit |
Turkey Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
99.78 BYN (1,234.19 TL) |
167.24 BYN (2,068.68 TL) |
+67.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
47.77 BYN (590.86 TL) |
64.08 BYN (792.57 TL) |
+34.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.00 BYN (185.54 TL) |
24.25 BYN (300.00 TL) |
+61.7 % |
Childcare | Belarus Edit |
Turkey Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
997.11 BYN (12,333.42 TL) |
2,226.71 BYN (27,542.61 TL) |
+123.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
35,697.72 BYN (441,552.12 TL) |
45,659.74 BYN (564,774.30 TL) |
+27.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belarus Edit |
Turkey Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
141.65 BYN (1,752.15 TL) |
179.07 BYN (2,214.99 TL) |
+26.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
142.09 BYN (1,757.52 TL) |
142.35 BYN (1,760.70 TL) |
+0.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
348.45 BYN (4,310.09 TL) |
357.31 BYN (4,419.62 TL) |
+2.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
315.64 BYN (3,904.18 TL) |
315.07 BYN (3,897.15 TL) |
-0.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Belarus Edit |
Turkey Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,422.12 BYN (17,590.53 TL) |
2,056.70 BYN (25,439.69 TL) |
+44.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
918.82 BYN (11,365.11 TL) |
1,471.69 BYN (18,203.64 TL) |
+60.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,525.67 BYN (31,240.50 TL) |
3,615.73 BYN (44,723.71 TL) |
+43.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,724.28 BYN (21,327.94 TL) |
2,397.24 BYN (29,651.91 TL) |
+39.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belarus Edit |
Turkey Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
597.21 BYN (7,386.96 TL) |
612.25 BYN (7,573.10 TL) |
+2.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
386.90 BYN (4,785.60 TL) |
353.85 BYN (4,376.87 TL) |
-8.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belarus Edit |
Turkey Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,141.32 BYN (26,486.40 TL) |
2,840.04 BYN (35,128.97 TL) |
+32.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 15.61 | 43.37 | +177.9 % |
| Last update: | 14 November 2025 | 16 November 2025 | |
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