Cost of Living Comparison Between Turkey and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 30.5% higher than in Turkey (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 38.5% higher than in Turkey | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 66.5% higher than in Turkey | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 44.4% higher than in Turkey | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 30.8% higher than in Turkey | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 78.0% higher than in Turkey | |
Restaurants | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
350.00 TL (7.17 €) |
691.33 TL (14.16 €) |
+97.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
1,600.00 TL (32.76 €) |
2,441.67 TL (50.00 €) |
+52.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
350.00 TL (7.17 €) |
466.36 TL (9.55 €) |
+33.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
140.00 TL (2.87 €) |
146.50 TL (3.00 €) |
+4.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
180.00 TL (3.69 €) |
170.92 TL (3.50 €) |
-5.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
137.08 TL (2.81 €) |
99.90 TL (2.05 €) |
-27.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
54.81 TL (1.12 €) |
107.53 TL (2.20 €) |
+96.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
20.00 TL (0.41 €) |
78.77 TL (1.61 €) |
+293.8 % |
Markets | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
40.24 TL (0.82 €) |
50.97 TL (1.04 €) |
+26.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
29.02 TL (0.59 €) |
59.27 TL (1.21 €) |
+104.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
39.12 TL (0.80 €) |
31.20 TL (0.64 €) |
-20.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
89.96 TL (1.84 €) |
131.51 TL (2.69 €) |
+46.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
175.12 TL (3.59 €) |
274.03 TL (5.61 €) |
+56.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
105.17 TL (2.15 €) |
163.02 TL (3.34 €) |
+55.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
360.45 TL (7.38 €) |
304.21 TL (6.23 €) |
-15.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
27.58 TL (0.56 €) |
47.36 TL (0.97 €) |
+71.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
42.94 TL (0.88 €) |
39.52 TL (0.81 €) |
-8.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
24.21 TL (0.50 €) |
40.08 TL (0.82 €) |
+65.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
25.21 TL (0.52 €) |
49.96 TL (1.02 €) |
+98.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
12.59 TL (0.26 €) |
34.71 TL (0.71 €) |
+175.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
10.22 TL (0.21 €) |
37.98 TL (0.78 €) |
+271.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
40.45 TL (0.83 €) |
55.53 TL (1.14 €) |
+37.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
20.43 TL (0.42 €) |
32.55 TL (0.67 €) |
+59.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
450.00 TL (9.21 €) |
244.17 TL (5.00 €) |
-45.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
88.22 TL (1.81 €) |
54.44 TL (1.11 €) |
-38.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
117.49 TL (2.41 €) |
90.91 TL (1.86 €) |
-22.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
90.00 TL (1.84 €) |
272.25 TL (5.57 €) |
+202.5 % |
Transportation | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
30.00 TL (0.61 €) |
73.25 TL (1.50 €) |
+144.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
2,000.00 TL (40.96 €) |
1,465.00 TL (30.00 €) |
-26.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
45.00 TL (0.92 €) |
190.45 TL (3.90 €) |
+323.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
51.50 TL (1.05 €) |
102.17 TL (2.09 €) |
+98.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
350.00 TL (7.17 €) |
1,123.17 TL (23.00 €) |
+220.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
50.90 TL (1.04 €) |
75.11 TL (1.54 €) |
+47.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
2,098,000.00 TL (42,962.35 €) |
1,629,328.17 TL (33,365.00 €) |
-22.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
1,856,373.07 TL (38,014.37 €) |
1,323,032.05 TL (27,092.74 €) |
-28.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
2,769.82 TL (56.72 €) |
6,396.47 TL (130.99 €) |
+130.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
414.64 TL (8.49 €) |
806.52 TL (16.52 €) |
+94.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
579.68 TL (11.87 €) |
1,416.67 TL (29.01 €) |
+144.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
2,065.33 TL (42.29 €) |
1,980.33 TL (40.55 €) |
-4.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
790.87 TL (16.20 €) |
663.67 TL (13.59 €) |
-16.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
299.50 TL (6.13 €) |
390.67 TL (8.00 €) |
+30.4 % |
Childcare | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
27,419.75 TL (561.50 €) |
22,135.26 TL (453.28 €) |
-19.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
563,851.03 TL (11,546.41 €) |
428,962.91 TL (8,784.20 €) |
-23.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
2,194.26 TL (44.93 €) |
3,688.62 TL (75.53 €) |
+68.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
1,744.80 TL (35.73 €) |
1,567.00 TL (32.09 €) |
-10.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
4,406.49 TL (90.24 €) |
3,847.43 TL (78.79 €) |
-12.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
3,916.40 TL (80.20 €) |
4,500.10 TL (92.15 €) |
+14.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
25,435.67 TL (520.87 €) |
42,838.34 TL (877.23 €) |
+68.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
18,251.30 TL (373.75 €) |
34,324.86 TL (702.90 €) |
+88.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
44,657.44 TL (914.48 €) |
67,457.59 TL (1,381.38 €) |
+51.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
29,686.20 TL (607.91 €) |
51,928.93 TL (1,063.39 €) |
+74.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
7,649.60 TL (156.65 €) |
16,504.97 TL (337.98 €) |
+115.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
4,418.57 TL (90.48 €) |
10,615.19 TL (217.38 €) |
+140.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Turkey Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
34,832.14 TL (713.28 €) |
85,832.74 TL (1,757.66 €) |
+146.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 43.32 | 3.48 | -92.0 % |
| Last update: | 9 November 2025 | 8 November 2025 | |
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