Heating costs diverge: Monthly firewood bills reach up to TL 15,000
Pre-winter estimates put monthly heating costs at a minimum of TL 1,800 for a bottled-gas heater and TL 9,600–15,000 for purchased firewood. However, the usage and consumption assumptions differ between methods.
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A comparison of different heating methods ahead of winter shows clear differences in the budgets households need to set aside. Using a stove or fireplace with purchased firewood costs between TL 9,600 and TL 15,000 for approximately one month, while a bottled-gas heater used in a single room costs at least TL 1,800 a month.
These figures are not based on a comparison of equivalent heating capacity. The calculations for electric heaters, air conditioners and kerosene heaters assume four hours of use per day, while the firewood estimate is based on approximately one month’s requirements. For the bottled-gas heater, the calculation assumes that one room is being heated.
Monthly costs of electric heaters and air conditioning
According to calculations based on current electricity prices, running a 2,500-watt electric heater for four hours a day costs approximately TL 4,450 a month.
For an 18,000 BTU air conditioner, the estimated cost for the same period of use is around TL 3,238. This calculation is based on the tariff set by Kıb-Tek, effective from 28 July 2026, and includes 16% VAT and the fixed charge. The appliance’s power rating, operating time and the household’s total electricity consumption can all affect the cost.
Different prices for those who cut their own firewood
The Forestry Department sells a ster of firewood for TL 4,800. Two steres, equivalent to approximately one tonne, cost TL 9,600. For those who cut their own firewood in areas designated by the department, the price falls to TL 1,500 per ster, or TL 3,000 for approximately one tonne.
A van-load of mixed firewood at the Cyprus Wood and Coal Factory costs TL 15,000. According to information provided by the business, this quantity—comprising citrus wood, eucalyptus, cypress and pine—weighs approximately one tonne and meets the needs of a family of four for about a month.
Consumption determines costs for kerosene and bottled gas
A heater that consumes an average of one litre of kerosene in four hours, when used for four hours a day, consumes 30 litres a month. At TL 76 per litre, the monthly cost is calculated at TL 2,280.
A 10-kilogram domestic LPG cylinder costs TL 900. Assuming that a nuclear family using a heater in one room consumes at least two cylinders a month, the cost reaches at least TL 1,800. The heater model and length of use can affect this amount.
Sources
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