Price comparison
The same 29 everyday buys in Greece and Turkey, from a coffee to an airport taxi: what locals pay, what tourist spots charge, and where your money goes further.
The numbers that decide a trip, in one table. Money in USD, the local price underneath.
What locals pay in Greece and Turkey, item by item. Shown in USD at one daily rate so the two sides compare, with the local price underneath. Differences under 3% count as about the same.
22 of the 29 items cost less in Turkey.
Bottled, convenience store
Greece: ≈ $0.56 – $1.10 €0.50 – €1.00 Turkey: ≈ $0.31 – $0.61 ₺15 – ₺30 Cafe or street vendor
Greece: ≈ $2.80 – $5.10 €2.50 – €4.50 Turkey: ≈ $2.40 – $4.10 ₺120 – ₺200 Draft, at bar or restaurant
Greece: ≈ $3.90 – $6.80 €3.50 – €6.00 Turkey: ≈ $3.10 – $5.10 ₺150 – ₺250 Tourist area, main course
Greece: ≈ $11 – $23 €10 – €20 Turkey: ≈ $10 – $17 ₺500 – ₺850 Local market or stand
Greece: ≈ $3.90 – $5.60 €3.50 – €5.00 Turkey: ≈ $3.10 – $5.10 ₺150 – ₺250 Mixed drink, bar
Greece: ≈ $8 – $14 €7 – €12 Turkey: ≈ $4.10 – $8.10 ₺200 – ₺400 House wine, restaurant
Greece: ≈ $4.50 – $11 €4 – €10 Turkey: ≈ $15 – $41 ₺750 – ₺2,000 Cafe or street stall
Greece: ≈ $1.70 – $3.40 €1.50 – €3.00 Turkey: ≈ $0.81 – $2 ₺40 – ₺100 Standard route
Greece: ≈ $45 – $62 €40 – €55 Turkey: ≈ $43 – $53 ₺2,100 – ₺2,600 Metered or typical fare
Greece: ≈ $0.79 – $1.10 €0.70 – €1.00 Turkey: ≈ $2 – $3.10 ₺100 – ₺150 Single ride
Greece: ≈ $1.40 – $2.30 €1.20 – €2.00 Turkey: ≈ $0.85 ₺42 Grab / Bolt / Uber
Greece: ≈ $11 – $62 €10 – €55 Turkey: ≈ $3.30 – $9.20 ₺160 – ₺450 Tourist shop
Greece: ≈ $2.30 – $5.60 €2 – €5 Turkey: ≈ $0.81 – $2.40 ₺40 – ₺120 Tourist shop
Greece: ≈ $9 – $20 €8 – €18 Turkey: ≈ $3.60 – $5.70 ₺175 – ₺280 Ceramics, textiles, etc.
Greece: ≈ $11 – $39 €10 – €35 Turkey: ≈ $6 – $31 ₺300 – ₺1,500 Data package
Greece: ≈ $11 – $23 €10 – €20 Turkey: ≈ $26 – $41 ₺1,300 – ₺2,000 Pharmacy or shop
Greece: ≈ $9 – $18 €8 – €16 Turkey: ≈ $12 – $20 ₺600 – ₺1,000 Supermarket
Greece: ≈ $0.56 – $1.40 €0.50 – €1.20 Turkey: ≈ $0.14 – $0.31 ₺7 – ₺15 Pack of 20
Greece: ≈ $5.10 – $6.80 €4.50 – €6.00 Turkey: ≈ $2 – $2.30 ₺100 – ₺115 Pack of 20 tablets
Greece: ≈ $2.30 – $3.90 €2.00 – €3.50 Turkey: ≈ $1.50 – $1.70 ₺75 – ₺85 Spray or lotion
Greece: ≈ $3.40 – $6.20 €3.00 – €5.50 Turkey: ≈ $3.10 – $6.10 ₺150 – ₺300 Local barbershop
Greece: ≈ $9 – $20 €8 – €18 Turkey: ≈ $6 – $10 ₺300 – ₺500 Laundry service
Greece: ≈ $2.30 – $5.60 €2 – €5 Turkey: ≈ $2.50 – $6.10 ₺125 – ₺300 Standard full-body massage
Greece: ≈ $45 – $90 €40 – €80 Turkey: ≈ $45 – $61 ₺2,200 – ₺3,000 Basic cut, salon
Greece: ≈ $17 – $39 €15 – €35 Turkey: ≈ $10 – $31 ₺500 – ₺1,500 Entrance ticket
Greece: ≈ $11 – $34 €10 – €30 Turkey: ≈ $20 – $57 ₺1,000 – ₺2,800 Organized excursion
Greece: ≈ $28 – $68 €25 – €60 Turkey: ≈ $26 – $41 ₺1,300 – ₺2,000 Organized excursion 6-8h
Greece: ≈ $28 – $56 €25 – €50 Turkey: ≈ $71 – $130 ₺3,500 – ₺6,500 Local cuisine cooking class
Greece: ≈ $73 – $145 €65 – €130 Turkey: ≈ $69 – $130 ₺3,400 – ₺6,300 Tourist prices are about 2.5× the fair price in Greece, against 2.3× in Turkey.
Greece 22nd lowest of 60
Turkey 5th lowest of 60
What is expected in each country, so you neither stiff anyone nor overpay.
Greece In Greek tavernas, simply round up the bill, a tip of 5–10% is appreciated but not obligatory. Leave the coins on the table after paying; it is a casual gesture that locals also do.
Turkey Tip 10–15% in Turkish sit-down restaurants. Leave cash on the table or hand it to the waiter. In tourist areas of Istanbul (Sultanahmet, Beyoğlu), tipping is widely expected, some restaurants may include a service charge, so check before tipping.
Yes. In Turkey you pay about 23% less than in Greece at fair prices. TruePrice Index: Greece 145, Turkey 112 (100 is the median of the 60 countries I track). 22 of the 29 items cost less in Turkey.
A week is cheaper in Turkey: about $205 at fair prices, against $250 in Greece. That covers two meals, a coffee, water, a beer, two transit rides and a short taxi ride a day. Flights and accommodation are not included. At tourist-trap prices the same week runs about $590 in Greece and $410 in Turkey.
In Turkey: food and drinks cost about 15% less there on average. A restaurant meal costs $11 – $23 in Greece and $10 – $17 in Turkey, street food $3.90 – $5.60 and $3.10 – $5.10.
In Greece: tourist prices there are about 2.5× the fair price on average, against 2.3× in Turkey. The biggest gaps in Greece: laundry (5.7×), local handcraft (3.8×), and water 1.5 L (3.5×).
Where these numbers come from, and how the comparison works.
How to cite
TruePrice, Greece vs Turkey, October 2026, truepriceapp.com/en/compare/greece-vs-turkey/
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