Japan vs Türkiye
Japan is about 44% pricier than Türkiye overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 35.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 88 of 100).
Metric Japan Türkiye
Price level (US=100) 63.4 35.3
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $45,639
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $44,600
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 58.5%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Türkiye
Housing & utilities 177 31
Food 191 74
Transport 150 91
Restaurants & hotels 148 69
Health 97 26
Communication 227 65
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Türkiye
Quality-of-life score 96/100 88/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 3.2
Internet users 86% 90%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Türkiye?
Japan is more expensive: about 44% pricier than Türkiye overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Türkiye?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $55,500 in Türkiye, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Türkiye?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 88 out of 100.
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