Cost of Living Comparison Between Turkey and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 29.5% higher than in Turkey (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 40.0% higher than in Turkey | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 80.4% higher than in Turkey | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 38.7% higher than in Turkey | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 31.2% higher than in Turkey | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 36.1% higher than in Turkey | |
Restaurants | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
₺400.00 (€7.46) |
₺804.76 (€15.00) |
+101.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
₺2,000.00 (€37.28) |
₺2,682.54 (€50.00) |
+34.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
₺400.00 (€7.46) |
₺536.51 (€10.00) |
+34.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
₺150.00 (€2.80) |
₺160.95 (€3.00) |
+7.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₺200.00 (€3.73) |
₺187.78 (€3.50) |
-6.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
₺163.41 (€3.05) |
₺113.89 (€2.12) |
-30.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
₺67.03 (€1.25) |
₺121.10 (€2.26) |
+80.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
₺25.59 (€0.48) |
₺86.98 (€1.62) |
+239.9 % |
Markets | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
₺47.21 (€0.88) |
₺56.53 (€1.05) |
+19.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
₺41.00 (€0.76) |
₺65.16 (€1.21) |
+58.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
₺46.29 (€0.86) |
₺34.99 (€0.65) |
-24.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
₺98.44 (€1.83) |
₺158.93 (€2.96) |
+61.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
₺196.08 (€3.65) |
₺307.93 (€5.74) |
+57.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
₺100.64 (€1.88) |
₺180.92 (€3.37) |
+79.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
₺420.74 (€7.84) |
₺349.72 (€6.52) |
-16.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
₺37.90 (€0.71) |
₺54.35 (€1.01) |
+43.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
₺43.12 (€0.80) |
₺43.61 (€0.81) |
+1.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
₺23.14 (€0.43) |
₺45.24 (€0.84) |
+95.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
₺28.77 (€0.54) |
₺54.52 (€1.02) |
+89.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
₺11.59 (€0.22) |
₺38.94 (€0.73) |
+235.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
₺8.56 (€0.16) |
₺42.50 (€0.79) |
+396.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
₺44.47 (€0.83) |
₺63.63 (€1.19) |
+43.1 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
₺29.22 (€0.54) |
₺36.46 (€0.68) |
+24.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
₺500.00 (€9.32) |
₺268.25 (€5.00) |
-46.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
₺100.27 (€1.87) |
₺60.68 (€1.13) |
-39.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₺131.46 (€2.45) |
₺98.88 (€1.84) |
-24.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
₺100.00 (€1.86) |
₺312.46 (€5.82) |
+212.5 % |
Transportation | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
₺35.00 (€0.65) |
₺80.48 (€1.50) |
+129.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
₺2,000.00 (€37.28) |
₺1,609.53 (€30.00) |
-19.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
₺65.44 (€1.22) |
₺214.07 (€3.99) |
+227.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
₺64.37 (€1.20) |
₺112.25 (€2.09) |
+74.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
₺350.00 (€6.52) |
₺1,233.97 (€23.00) |
+252.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
₺59.77 (€1.11) |
₺81.29 (€1.52) |
+36.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
₺2,098,000.00 (€39,104.68) |
₺1,690,002.23 (€31,500.00) |
-19.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
₺1,977,898.99 (€36,866.12) |
₺1,403,187.98 (€26,154.06) |
-29.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
₺3,237.38 (€60.34) |
₺7,118.15 (€132.68) |
+119.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
₺474.88 (€8.85) |
₺863.33 (€16.09) |
+81.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
₺688.08 (€12.83) |
₺1,540.33 (€28.71) |
+123.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
₺2,502.03 (€46.64) |
₺2,179.47 (€40.62) |
-12.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
₺907.60 (€16.92) |
₺735.73 (€13.71) |
-18.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
₺325.00 (€6.06) |
₺456.03 (€8.50) |
+40.3 % |
Childcare | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
₺31,693.48 (€590.74) |
₺25,227.87 (€470.22) |
-20.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
₺683,660.83 (€12,742.77) |
₺497,471.09 (€9,272.38) |
-27.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
₺2,505.92 (€46.71) |
₺4,099.46 (€76.41) |
+63.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
₺2,004.13 (€37.36) |
₺1,745.71 (€32.54) |
-12.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
₺4,855.83 (€90.51) |
₺4,273.76 (€79.66) |
-12.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
₺4,193.08 (€78.16) |
₺5,032.77 (€93.81) |
+20.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₺26,428.68 (€492.61) |
₺48,485.92 (€903.73) |
+83.5 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₺19,581.62 (€364.98) |
₺38,252.15 (€712.98) |
+95.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₺44,461.05 (€828.71) |
₺76,565.37 (€1,427.10) |
+72.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₺32,213.39 (€600.43) |
₺57,999.57 (€1,081.06) |
+80.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
₺7,458.93 (€139.03) |
₺18,695.86 (€348.47) |
+150.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
₺4,636.48 (€86.42) |
₺11,668.27 (€217.49) |
+151.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
₺49,466.26 (€922.00) |
₺94,240.89 (€1,756.56) |
+90.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 41.90 | 3.33 | -92.1 % |
| Last update: | 14 June 2026 | 15 June 2026 | |
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