Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Turkey is 1.14 times more expensive as compared to Ghana.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Turkey and Ghana. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Turkey and Ghana.
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 Indicators  | Turkey  | Ghana  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 6,500 TRY (234 USD) | 1,500 GHS (129 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 10,000 TRY (360 USD) | 2,500 GHS (215 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 15,000 TRY (540 USD) | 3,500 GHS (301 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 4,000 TRY (144 USD) | 1,000 GHS (86 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 6,500 TRY (234 USD) | 1,800 GHS (154.80 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 9,000 TRY (324 USD) | 2,500 GHS (215 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 6.5 % | 14 % |
Realtor Commission  | 3 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.1 to 0.6 % | 0.5 to 1.0 % |
The average housing cost in Turkey is 1.70 times more expensive than Ghana.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 30,000 TRY (1,080 USD) | 1,500 GHS (129 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) | 200 GHS (17.20 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) | 250 GHS (21.50 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 250 TRY (9 USD) | 100 GHS (8.60 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) |
If you lived in Turkey, instead of Ghana, you would have to pay 513.03% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Turkey costs 8.37 times more compared to Ghana.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) | 80 GHS (6.88 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) | 50 GHS (4.30 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 50 TRY (1.80 USD) | 30 GHS (2.58 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) | 70 GHS (6.02 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 18.10% less in Turkey compared to Ghana.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 25 TRY (0.90 USD) | 8 GHS (0.69 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 20 TRY (0.72 USD) | 6 GHS (0.52 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 5 TRY (0.18 USD) | 1.50 GHS (0.13 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 10 TRY (0.36 USD) | 3.50 GHS (0.30 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) | 10 GHS (0.86 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 60 TRY (2.16 USD) | 25 GHS (2.15 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 40 TRY (1.44 USD) | 35 GHS (3.01 USD) |
In Turkey, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.40 times more expensive than the cost in Ghana.
If you lived in Turkey, instead of Ghana, you would have to pay 10.63% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 25 TRY (0.90 USD) | 8 GHS (0.69 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 15 TRY (0.54 USD) | 6 GHS (0.52 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 20 TRY (0.72 USD) | 7 GHS (0.60 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 15 TRY (0.54 USD) | 5 GHS (0.43 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 15 TRY (0.54 USD) | 4 GHS (0.34 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 25 TRY (0.90 USD) | 10 GHS (0.86 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 20 TRY (0.72 USD) | 4.50 GHS (0.39 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 25 TRY (0.90 USD) | 8 GHS (0.69 USD) |
If you lived in Turkey, instead of Ghana, you would have to pay 1.28 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 80 TRY (2.88 USD) | 30 GHS (2.58 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) | 100 GHS (8.60 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 50 TRY (1.80 USD) | 20 GHS (1.72 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 20 TRY (0.72 USD) | 7 GHS (0.60 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 10 TRY (0.36 USD) | 3 GHS (0.26 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 80 TRY (2.88 USD) | 30 GHS (2.58 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 60 TRY (2.16 USD) | 35 GHS (3.01 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 40 TRY (1.44 USD) | 10 GHS (0.86 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 14.00% more in Turkey compared to Ghana.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) | 50 GHS (4.30 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 50 TRY (1.80 USD) | 12 GHS (1.03 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) | 5 GHS (0.43 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 40 TRY (1.44 USD) | 7 GHS (0.60 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) | 35 GHS (3.01 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 180 TRY (6.48 USD) | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) |
If you lived in Turkey, instead of Ghana, you would have to pay 1.49 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 5 TRY (0.18 USD) | 2 GHS (0.17 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 50 GHS (4.30 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 1,000 TRY (36 USD) | 150 GHS (12.90 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 20 TRY (0.72 USD) | 10 GHS (0.86 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 10 TRY (0.36 USD) | 2 GHS (0.17 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 400 TRY (14.40 USD) | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) | 10 GHS (0.86 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 15 TRY (0.54 USD) | 5 GHS (0.43 USD) |
If you lived in Turkey, instead of Ghana, you would have to pay 1.96 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 150,000 TRY (5,400 USD) | 35,000 GHS (3,010 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 500 TRY (18 USD) | 300 GHS (25.80 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 250 TRY (9 USD) | 200 GHS (17.20 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 2,000 TRY (72 USD) | 500 GHS (43 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 600 TRY (21.60 USD) | 150 GHS (12.90 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 8 % | 15 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 25 TRY (0.90 USD) | 7 GHS (0.60 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) | 26 GHS (2.24 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.78 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Turkey compared to that of Ghana.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 250 TRY (9 USD) | 100 GHS (8.60 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 500 TRY (18 USD) | 150 GHS (12.90 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 350 TRY (12.60 USD) | 90 GHS (7.74 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 350 TRY (12.60 USD) | 120 GHS (10.32 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) | 70 GHS (6.02 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 250 TRY (9 USD) | 90 GHS (7.74 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 500 TRY (18 USD) | 150 GHS (12.90 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 1,200 TRY (43.20 USD) | 250 GHS (21.50 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 50 TRY (1.80 USD) | 40 GHS (3.44 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 50 TRY (1.80 USD) | 30 GHS (2.58 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) | 15 GHS (1.29 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 1,000 TRY (36 USD) | 200 GHS (17.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 2,000 TRY (72 USD) | 100 GHS (8.60 USD) |
If you lived in Turkey, instead of Ghana, you would have to pay 1.92 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 1,000 TRY (36 USD) | 250 GHS (21.50 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) | 120 GHS (10.32 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) | 120 GHS (10.32 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) | 200 GHS (17.20 USD) |
Haircuts  | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) | 30 GHS (2.58 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) | 70 GHS (6.02 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) | 10 GHS (0.86 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 10 TRY (0.36 USD) | 3 GHS (0.26 USD) |
If you lived in Turkey, instead of Ghana, you would have to pay 1.09 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 1,500 TRY (54 USD) | 400 GHS (34.40 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) | 90 GHS (7.74 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) | 100 GHS (8.60 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 1,200 TRY (43.20 USD) | 800 GHS (68.80 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) | 150 GHS (12.90 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) | 130 GHS (11.18 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) | 200 GHS (17.20 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) | 200 GHS (17.20 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) | 120 GHS (10.32 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) | 120 GHS (10.32 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) | 15 GHS (1.29 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) | 20 GHS (1.72 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 10 TRY (0.36 USD) | 8 GHS (0.69 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 10 TRY (0.36 USD) | 9 GHS (0.77 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) | 150 GHS (12.90 USD) |
Sportswear  | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) | 70 GHS (6.02 USD) |
If you lived in Turkey, instead of Ghana, you would have to pay 1.16 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 120 TRY (4.32 USD) | 50 GHS (4.30 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) | 80 GHS (6.88 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) | 100 GHS (8.60 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 1,500 TRY (54 USD) | 2,000 GHS (172 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 1,200 TRY (43.20 USD) | 1,800 GHS (154.80 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 400 TRY (14.40 USD) | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 1,000 TRY (36 USD) | 1,500 GHS (129 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 500 TRY (18 USD) | 300 GHS (25.80 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 800 TRY (28.80 USD) | 700 GHS (60.20 USD) |
If you lived in Turkey, instead of Ghana, you would have to pay 2.68 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 1,500 TRY (54 USD) | 1,500 GHS (129 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 2,000 TRY (72 USD) | 2,500 GHS (215 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 3,000 TRY (108 USD) | 4,000 GHS (344 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 5,000 TRY (180 USD) | 7,000 GHS (602 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 10,000 TRY (360 USD) | 12,000 GHS (1,032 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 20,000 TRY (720 USD) | 18,000 GHS (1,548 USD) |
After School Activities  | 500 TRY (18 USD) | 300 GHS (25.80 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 500 TRY (18 USD) | 600 GHS (51.60 USD) |
Tutoring  | 400 TRY (14.40 USD) | 70 GHS (6.02 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) |
School Supplies  | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) | 40 GHS (3.44 USD) |
If you lived in Turkey, instead of Ghana, you would have to pay 2.54 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 60 TRY (2.16 USD) | 20 GHS (1.72 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) | 40 GHS (3.44 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) | 50 GHS (4.30 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 120 TRY (4.32 USD) | 30 GHS (2.58 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) | 30 GHS (2.58 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) | 10 GHS (0.86 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 30 TRY (1.08 USD) | 20 GHS (1.72 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 60 TRY (2.16 USD) | 40 GHS (3.44 USD) |
Bowling  | 50 TRY (1.80 USD) | 15 GHS (1.29 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 60 TRY (2.16 USD) | 10 GHS (0.86 USD) |
Video Games  | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) | 70 GHS (6.02 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 60 TRY (2.16 USD) | 40 GHS (3.44 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) | 30 GHS (2.58 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 1,500 TRY (54 USD) | 600 GHS (51.60 USD) |
If you lived in Turkey, instead of Ghana, you would have to pay 1.21 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 400 TRY (14.40 USD) | 300 GHS (25.80 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 400 TRY (14.40 USD) | 150 GHS (12.90 USD) |
Art Classes  | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) | 50 GHS (4.30 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 100 TRY (3.60 USD) | 20 GHS (1.72 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) | 80 GHS (6.88 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 50 TRY (1.80 USD) | 20 GHS (1.72 USD) |
Educational Software  | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) | 200 GHS (17.20 USD) |
If you lived in Turkey, instead of Ghana, you would have to pay 1.17 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 15,000 TRY (540 USD) | 4,000 GHS (344 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 12,000 TRY (432 USD) | 2,800 GHS (240.80 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 133.33 TRY per hour (4.80 USD) | 60 GHS per hour (5.16 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 1,000 TRY (36 USD) | 400 GHS (34.40 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 18 % | 0 to 12.5 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 15 % | 6 % |
Pension Contributions  | 8 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 80 | 50 |
Median Household Income  | 10,000 TRY (360 USD) | 7,000 GHS (602 USD) |
If you lived in Turkey, you would earn 1.12 times more salary as compared to Ghana.
Indicators | Turkey | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 500 TRY (18 USD) | 150 GHS (12.90 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 300 TRY (10.80 USD) | 120 GHS (10.32 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 200 TRY (7.20 USD) | 90 GHS (7.74 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 150 TRY (5.40 USD) | 80 GHS (6.88 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.09 times more in Turkey, as compared to Ghana.
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