- Cost of Living
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- Afyonkarahisar
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Cost of living in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20TL (C$5.62) | C$15 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (C$5.62) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (C$2.58) | C$5.69 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.83TL (C$0.80) | C$2.05 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7TL (C$2.06) | C$4.81 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.00TL (C$0.84) | C$2.90 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11TL (C$3.09) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.67TL (C$0.75) | C$4.00 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00TL (C$0.56) | C$3.34 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (C$2.25) | C$3.36 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51TL (C$14) | C$16 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.33TL (C$0.94) | C$2.41 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.67TL (C$0.47) | C$2.01 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000TL (C$281) | C$1,651 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 700TL (C$197) | C$1,142 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 275TL (C$77) | C$102 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000TL (C$281) | C$1,038 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 700TL (C$197) | C$779 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 275TL (C$77) | C$66 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 58TL (C$16) | C$39 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500TL (C$421) | C$351 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400TL (C$112) | C$86 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 150TL (C$42) | C$59 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75TL (C$21) | C$40 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 225TL (C$63) | C$93 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200TL (C$56) | C$92 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,000TL (C$35,120) | C$22,749 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.50TL (C$1.55) | C$1.27 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 95TL (C$27) | C$67 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10TL (C$2.81) | C$8 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15TL (C$4.21) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100TL (C$28) | C$82 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (C$5.97) | C$3.72 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15TL (C$4.21) | C$2.83 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8TL (C$2.25) | C$3.09 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20TL (C$5.62) | C$2.46 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20TL (C$5.62) | C$19 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70TL (C$20) | C$46 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40TL (C$11) | C$26 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150TL (C$42) | C$85 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$5.34 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.67 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$35 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (C$3.65) | C$11 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 284 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,799
(9,961TL)
in Afyonkarahisar.
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