Average Cost of Living In Turkey
When many Arabs think about making a decision to travel to Europe for the purpose of tourism, work, study, or even residency there, Turkey often tops the list of options for several reasons, including the relatively low standard of living in it compared to Europe and many other countries.
Nearly 7 million Arabs currently live in Turkey, and the cost of living in Turkey is the biggest concern of those who intend to travel to it, so in the following lines we will try to provide an overview of the cost of living there, to help you make your decision to travel and prepare for that.
In this article we will mention the average total cost of living in Turkey for students
The average cost of living in general:
We can say that the average living for students in Turkey ranges between $ 150 and $ 400, including food, drink, and clothes. It does not include rent, but it changes depending on the student’s standard of living.
Detailed average cost of living
Rental prices in Turkey
Average cost of food in Turkey
Average monthly bills in Turkey
The average cost of buying clothes
Average cost of health insurance
Average cost of transportation
Average rental prices in Turkey
The average monthly rent for a two-room apartment in cities in Turkey ranges from 800 to 2000 TL.
The matter is relatively different in Istanbul, which is the center of trade and economy in Turkey, and the first destination for Arab and foreign tourists in Turkey, as the standard of living is relatively high in it compared to other cities, we review some of its aspects here.
- The monthly rent per person for housing outside residential compund in Turkey “unfurnished” starts from $ 200, as for the one imposed according to the location and number of rooms, and it starts from $ 300.
- The monthly rent in housing in residential compund that do not contain “unfurnished” furniture starts from 250 dollars, and varies according to the location and number of rooms, and 350 dollars in the case of the housing being furnished, in addition to a monthly amount that is paid for the services provided by the complex, ranging between 50 $ And $ 100 a month
- As for the student dormitory, it is divided into two parts, either Public or private. Public Dormitories provided by the government for student study in public universities, but Private dormitories are separated and organized by foundations and private institutionsand its average cost from 150$ to 250$.
- As for staying in hotels, it varies according to the service provided in them, but the minimum number of communication in a hotel in Turkey is $ 50 per day.
Average cost of food in Turkey
- The cost of breakfast in restaurants ranges from one dollar to two dollars
- The average cost of lunch in restaurants is $ 5
Food prices in Turkey are cheap in general, and of course, they go up if you decide to go to a fancy restaurant for a meal.
Canned, wrapped and cooled Turkish products are distinguished by great quality and are at reasonable prices. Arab products are also available, such as Arabic bread and other products that suit the Arab taste, such as different types of rice and spices in commercial stores offering Arab products.
There are supply markets and major stores in large cities, and it covers various parts of the country through its chain of branches.
Some of these groups are characterized by cheap prices and great abundance of exhibits, and they are found in every neighborhood and are closer to mini-markets such as: A101, BIM, and ŞOK, and some of them provide wholesale service, including Bizem and Metro, and there is also a global chain of stores such as Carrefour.
The average cost of monthly bills in Turkey
– Electricity: $ 14
– Water: $ 20
– Gas: $ 5
– Internet: $ 12
– Phone bill: $ 5
The average cost of buying clothes in Turkey
The cost of purchasing a complete set of local “Turkish” brands reaches $50
The cost of purchasing a complete set of international brands starts at $150
The average cost of health insurance in Turkey
– Residence companies insurance: It is insurance that covers only emergency situations and costs $ 30 per year
– Insurance of international companies: It comprehensively covers expenses in the best private hospitals and costs 700$ annually per person
– SGK State Insurance for the student: $ 190 per year
– SGK State Insurance for Tourist Residence Holders: $ 100 per month
The cost of transportation in Turkey
The transportation cost is a little high, especially in Istanbul
The cost of a “taxi” taxi starts from $ 0.50 as the start of the fare, then $ 0.25 per kilometer
The public bus ticket is $ 0.25
The price for a subway ticket is $ 0.30 one way
The price for a subway ticket is $ 0.90
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