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Turkey prices and costs
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350.00 TRY (237.45 USD
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75.00 TRY (50.88 USD
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125.00 TRY (84.80 USD
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4.87 TRY (3.30 USD
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3.89 TRY (2.64 USD
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30.00 TRY (20.35 USD
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14.00 TRY (9.50 USD
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2.00 TRY (1.36 USD
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1.50 TRY (1.02 USD
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Price of a Big Mac meal.
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1.25 TRY (0.85 USD
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60.00 TRY (40.71 USD
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Depends on model and number of days.
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80.00 TRY (54.27 USD
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Starting metered fare. Additional 1.40 for each kilometer travelled.
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More about Turkey costs
Turkey adopted the New Turkish Lira (YTL, TRY) in January 2005 as its official currency. The lira comes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 lira while coins come in 5, 10, 25, 50, kuruses. Exchange rates are better within the country compared to outside rates, so it's better to have money exchanged once you arrive. The lira is practically worthless outside Turkey so don't bring home any bills. Be sure to break down large bills since most shop and restaurant owners don't carry large-denomination notes.
Travel costs are most expensive in Istanbul and in Turkish beach resorts during July and August. The lowest prices are found in the smaller towns of eastern Turkey and during the off-peak seasons of November until March. Backpack travelers can survive on about 40.00 TRY (27.14 USD) to 60.00 TRY (40.71 USD) a day by dining on a restaurant meal, staying in pensions, and taking public buses and trains. For a little more comfort under a budget, you'll be spending about 60.00 TRY (40.71 USD) to 85.00 TRY (57.67 USD) on one to two-star hotels, eating in local restaurants, and getting around through the train. Midrange accommodations, low cost domestic flights, and regular restaurant meals will cost a daily amount of 85.00 TRY (57.67 USD) to 140.00 TRY (94.98 USD). A top end visit will cost about 120.00 TRY (81.41 USD) to as much as 600.00 TRY (407.05 USD).