Cost of living in Adapazarı, Turkey vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 78% | |||
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Food in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 78% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18TL (C$3.15) | C$20 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19TL (C$3.27) | C$10 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6.00TL (C$1.03) | C$5.78 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.63TL (C$0.62) | C$1.98 | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00TL (C$1.03) | C$4.18 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.50TL (C$0.77) | C$3.04 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17TL (C$2.86) | C$10 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.83TL (C$0.83) | C$4.24 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.17TL (C$0.71) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (C$1.42) | C$3.41 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17TL (C$2.86) | C$19 | - 85% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.67TL (C$0.80) | C$2.48 | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00TL (C$0.17) | C$1.93 | - 91% | |
Housing | - 86% | |||
Housing in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 86% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 963TL (C$165) | C$2,136 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000TL (C$172) | C$1,241 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200TL (C$34) | C$133 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 800TL (C$137) | C$1,120 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600TL (C$103) | C$806 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150TL (C$26) | C$66 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 60TL (C$10) | C$54 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | 975TL (C$167) | C$311 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500TL (C$86) | C$97 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (C$4.29) | C$10 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11TL (C$1.80) | C$25 | - 93% | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 167TL (C$29) | C$60 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 116TL (C$20) | C$39 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (C$51) | C$98 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200TL (C$34) | C$117 | - 71% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 103,333TL (C$17,732) | C$22,935 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.50TL (C$0.94) | C$1.39 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 35TL (C$6) | C$67 | - 91% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 75% | |||
Personal Care in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.00TL (C$0.86) | C$8 | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3.00TL (C$0.51) | C$22 | - 98% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15TL (C$2.57) | C$77 | - 97% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8TL (C$1.37) | C$6 | - 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8TL (C$1.29) | C$3.85 | - 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10TL (C$1.72) | C$4.28 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 14TL (C$2.32) | C$3.11 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (C$1.80) | C$2.46 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18TL (C$3.00) | C$20 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55TL (C$9) | C$52 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 25TL (C$4.29) | C$26 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40TL (C$7) | C$117 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75TL (C$13) | C$96 | - 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45TL (C$8) | C$9 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL (C$1.72) | C$5.42 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (C$2.57) | C$7 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50TL (C$9) | C$35 | - 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12TL (C$1.97) | C$11 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 73% |

These prices were last updated on January 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$1,602 (9,333TL) in Adapazarı.
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