Cost of Living in Bursa
Summary of cost of living in Bursa, Turkey:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,421.3$ (104,788.0TL), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 653.3$ (28,275.0TL), excluding rent.
- Bursa is 60.3% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Bursa is, on average, 90.2% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 400.00 TL | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,500.00 TL | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 322.50 TL | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 95.00 TL | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 130.00 TL | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 135.00 TL | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 45.38 TL | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 16.25 TL | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 41.65 TL | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 39.29 TL | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 45.98 TL | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 84.56 TL | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 222.43 TL | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 97.76 TL | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 393.25 TL | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 31.74 TL | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 40.40 TL | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 21.66 TL | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 25.68 TL | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 11.48 TL | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 8.51 TL | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 36.86 TL | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 29.22 TL | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 TL | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 90.00 TL | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 100.00 TL | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 100.00 TL | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 65.00 TL | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,700.00 TL | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 46.00 TL | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 53.11 TL | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 350.00 TL | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 53.95 TL | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 2,022,000.00 TL | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,928,562.50 TL | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 3,282.60 TL | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 428.83 TL | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 607.14 TL | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 2,466.67 TL | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,083.33 TL | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 300.00 TL | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 24,500.00 TL | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 650,000.00 TL | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,200.00 TL | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,125.00 TL | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,125.00 TL | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 4,333.33 TL | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 19,250.00 TL | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 15,687.50 TL | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 33,500.00 TL | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 24,666.67 TL | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,362.64 TL | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,783.17 TL | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 50,664.70 TL | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 45.14 | |
Prices in Bursa
This city had 585 entries in the past 12 months by 37 different contributors.
Last update: 26 December 2025
Last update: 26 December 2025
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Leave a comment:4 Comments so far
Sinan
on Apr 12, 2025:
Averege salary is not correct. It is about 28000 TL. Equal to 737$.April 2025
Sinan
on Mar 02, 2024:
Gasoline is 41.40 TRY. About 1.32$ on March 2nd, 2024 (exact price)
Anonymous
on Oct 17, 2023:
Gasoline price increases almost eveny week. On October, 17th 2023 a liter is 41 TRY. Equal to 1.47$
Anonymous
on Mar 08, 2022:
gasoline is not 14, its 21. And car prices are outdated. market prices are approx 20% lower in this site. Clothing also, can regular $90 nike shoe is 2100 try there.