How much is a bottle of water in Istanbul?

The average household consumes about 1.5 liter drinking water per day per person. The cost of bottled water in Turkey is approximately 0.15 euro (1.10 lira) per bottle.

How much does bottle water cost in Istanbul?

Half litre bottle of water: 1 TL ( US$ 0.10) Tea: Between 1 TL ( US$ 0.10) and 2.50 TL ( US$ 0.10) (depending on the area you are in). Soft Drink: Between 2 TL ( US$ 0.10) and 3 TL ( US$ 0.20)

Is it OK to drink tap water in Istanbul?

Locals tend to have a very delicate taste and prefer not to drink the tap water. So, officially, it is said that tap water in Istanbul is safe and clean potable water.

Can I brush my teeth with tap water in Turkey?

It is perfectly acceptable to brush your teeth or cook food with water. For drinking purposes, I would stick to bottled water, which is available on every street corner for a fraction of the price of regular water.

Can you brush your teeth with tap water in Istanbul?

It's perfectly safe to brush your teeth or cook food with tap water. However, for drinking purposes I would stick to bottled water which is cheap and sold on every street corner. Ice-cubes served in drinks are also safe to consume, because they're made from mineral water.

WHAT CAN $10 GET in TURKEY (GalataPort Istanbul 2022)

Is 20 lira a good tip?

20 lira is a good tip and you won't feel the need to tip so often.

Can of Coke in Turkish Lira?

A Coke in Istanbul is often more expensive than what we pay in the US. I paid between 3 and 4 lira for a 12 oz. can. There are also no free refills on soda in Turkey.

How much is a cup of coffee in Istanbul?

You can get a cup of instant coffee in Istanbul for around 36p. At Starbucks in Turkey coffee is between 6 and 15 lira (72p – £1.80) depending on the kind of coffee you order.

Is Turkey cheap for food and drink?

If you are planning to visit Turkey, one of the first questions you might ask is about the prices of staples in this country. Turkey has had some changes in prices of things in the last year, which made some products a little bit more expensive. Still, for a visitor, Turkey is a very affordable country.

How much money do I need per day in Istanbul?

You should plan to spend around TRY805 ($51) per day on your vacation in Istanbul, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, TRY202 ($13) on meals for one day and TRY47 ($2.96) on local transportation.

How much is a coffee in Istanbul?

Tea in a cafe will be around 3.5-4 TL (€0.50-€0.60), Turkish coffee between 7-9 TL (€1-€1.30).

Is food expensive in Istanbul Turkey?

Hi Najma, I would say..the food generally is not expensive in Istanbul but you have to be carefull on the areas where you will decide to go for lunch or dinner. For example in Sultanahmet District the restaurants are definitelly turistic so you will pay more then the real quality of the food...have fun in turkey!!

Is alcohol expensive in Turkey?

Drinking Alcohol

Speak to any Turk, and they will say alcohol is expensive, having undergone dramatic price increases over the past ten years. However, at the Turkish lira's current exchange rate to foreign currencies, foreigners find it within their price range.

Is alcohol expensive in Istanbul?

alcohol is quite expensive in Istanbul, much more than in other cities of turkey. Prices are the same than in other european countries like France) In a bar (Sultanahmer area for example), you can have a draught beer (50 cl) for something like 5 or 6 YTL (3/4 euros).

Is tipping rude in Turkey?

tipping in restaurants in Turkey

In Turkey tipping is customary between 5% and 10%, depending on service. Don't tip if you receive bad service. Tips must be in cash, preferably in Turkish Lira, and be given directly to the waiter. If you dine in luxury you should tip between 10% and 15%.

Can you put toilet paper in the toilet in Turkey?

A waste bin is placed near the toilet and users are asked to put used toilet paper into the bin instead. This is fine if the paper is used only for drying, but highly unsanitary if the paper is used for wiping.

Is 100 lira a good tip?

As a rule of thumb for services rendered in restaurants you should tip about 10–15% of the bill. In hotels it would be 10–20 Turkish Liras. For taxi drivers just round up the fare. If you are on a cruise ship then for a 5-day journey you should tip about 100 Liras.

Is ice OK in Turkey?

Ice is fine in your drinks as the hotels use safe to use ice. We have been to your hotel 8 times and it is a great starting point for your first Turkish experience !! Once hooked i am sure it will not be your only visit to Turkey. The water you drink at the hotel will be bottled and so fine to drink.

Is it safe to have ice in Turkey?

It's ok to use the water to cook or to clean your teeth, but it's safer to buy bottled water for drinking. The ice cubes you get in your drinks are ok, too, because they're made out of mineral water.

Can you eat salad in Turkey?

Salads are extremely important in Turkey. The word 'salad' in our minds conjures up a mixture of raw vegetables prepared for easy eating and served cold but this is not the case here. In Turkey a salad can come close to being considered a meal.