Cost of living in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 75% | |||
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Food in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19TL (C$3.18) | C$20 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20TL (C$3.37) | C$10 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (C$2.29) | C$5.78 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.09TL (C$0.53) | C$1.98 | - 74% | |
12 eggs, large | 8TL (C$1.29) | C$4.18 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.70TL (C$0.63) | C$3.04 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11TL (C$1.87) | C$10 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.67TL (C$0.45) | C$4.24 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00TL (C$0.34) | C$3.76 | - 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (C$1.36) | C$3.41 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51TL (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.33TL (C$0.57) | C$2.48 | - 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.67TL (C$0.28) | C$1.93 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500TL (C$255) | C$2,136 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$1,241 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 275TL (C$47) | C$133 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,239TL (C$211) | C$1,120 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 739TL (C$126) | C$806 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 212TL (C$36) | C$66 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52TL (C$9) | C$54 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,274TL (C$217) | C$311 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424TL (C$72) | C$97 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (C$3.89) | C$10 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66TL (C$11) | C$25 | - 55% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 152TL (C$26) | C$60 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125TL (C$21) | C$39 | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 202TL (C$34) | C$98 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 164TL (C$28) | C$117 | - 76% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,670TL (C$20,183) | C$22,935 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.97TL (C$1.02) | C$1.39 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 104TL (C$18) | C$67 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (C$2.16) | C$8 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19TL (C$3.20) | C$22 | - 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 106TL (C$18) | C$77 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25TL (C$4.25) | C$6 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17TL (C$2.96) | C$3.85 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (C$2.00) | C$4.28 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6TL (C$1.08) | C$3.11 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14TL (C$2.38) | C$2.46 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21TL (C$3.59) | C$20 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63TL (C$11) | C$52 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (C$6) | C$26 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 99TL (C$17) | C$117 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 370TL (C$63) | C$96 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (C$5.61) | C$9 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (C$1.87) | C$5.42 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22TL (C$3.74) | C$7 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,333TL (C$567) | C$647 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00TL (C$0.34) | C$0.83 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 90TL (C$15) | C$35 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14TL (C$2.30) | C$11 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on May 07, 2020.
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Cost of living in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 64% 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$2,140 (12,584TL) in Afyonkarahisar.
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