Restaurant prices in Turkey
See also: food prices cost of living entertainment costs
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Turkey? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Turkey? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Turkey?
If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 6.8 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 6.1 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 27 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 5.5 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.1 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Turkey, including a better restaurant for a couple, Burger King or a similar bar, bottle of water, local beer, or imported beer
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Turkey
What currency is used in Turkey and what is the conversion rate?
Currency in Turkey Turkish lira (TRY). For 10 US dollars you can get 329 Turkish Lira. For 100 US dollars you can get 3.29 thousand Turkish Lira. And the other way around: For 100 Turkish Lira you can get 3.04 US dollars.
What are the different prices in the cities in Turkey? Look here: Prices in cities in Turkey
Prices: Adana Ankara Antalya Bursa Istanbul İzmir Mersin Samsun Eskişehir Kayseri
cheap restaurant
$6.8 ($3.2 - $12.2)
66% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$2.7 ($1.4 - $4.6)
by half less than in United States
coffee
$2.4 ($1.4 - $4)
by half less than in United States
bottle of water
$0.42 ($0.24 - $0.91)
80% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$6.1 ($5.2 - $7.6)
by half less than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$1.1 ($0.61 - $1.8)
by half less than in United States
Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Turkey
(The last update: 5 days ago)
Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Turkey:
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $6.8 (TRY 225)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $27 (TRY 900)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $6.1 (TRY 200)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.7 (TRY 90)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.6 (TRY 120)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.1 (TRY 35)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.42 (TRY 13.8)
- Cappuccino $2.4 (TRY 78)
- Espresso Coffee $1.7 (TRY 54)
- Cheeseburger (fast food) $1.8 (TRY 60)
Price changes in previous years in Turkey
Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $0.16(TRY 5.2), 2012: $0.16(TRY 5.3), 2013: $0.17(TRY 5.7), 2014: $0.18(TRY 6.1), 2015: $0.2(TRY 6.4), 2016: $0.22(TRY 7.2), 2017: $0.24(TRY 8), and 2018: $0.27(TRY 9.1)
Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $1.1(TRY 38), 2011: $1.4(TRY 48), 2012: $1.5(TRY 50), 2013: $1.5(TRY 50), 2014: $1.5(TRY 50), 2015: $1.7(TRY 55), 2016: $1.8(TRY 60), 2017: $2.1(TRY 70), and 2018: $2.4(TRY 80)
Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $0.14(TRY 4.5), 2011: $0.15(TRY 5), 2012: $0.15(TRY 5), 2013: $0.21(TRY 7), 2014: $0.24(TRY 8), 2015: $0.24(TRY 8), 2016: $0.24(TRY 8), 2017: $0.36(TRY 12), and 2018: $0.46(TRY 15).
Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Turkey?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $0.065(TRY 2.1), 2011: $0.072(TRY 2.4), 2012: $0.07(TRY 2.3), 2013: $0.067(TRY 2.2), 2014: $0.072(TRY 2.4), 2015: $0.073(TRY 2.4), 2016: $0.077(TRY 2.6), 2017: $0.093(TRY 3.1), and 2018: $0.1(TRY 3.4) in recent years
Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $0.024(TRY 0.78), 2011: $0.026(TRY 0.86), 2012: $0.026(TRY 0.86), 2013: $0.021(TRY 0.7), 2014: $0.023(TRY 0.75), 2015: $0.024(TRY 0.8), 2016: $0.027(TRY 0.89), 2017: $0.033(TRY 1.1), and 2018: $0.037(TRY 1.2)
