Cost of living in Antalya (Turkey) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Antalya (Turkey) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Antalya (Turkey) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 39TL (C$6) | C$20 | 70% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 29TL (C$4.50) | C$10 | 55% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 16TL (C$2.51) | C$5.78 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 5.45TL (C$0.84) | C$1.98 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 15TL (C$2.36) | C$4.18 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 5.24TL (C$0.81) | C$3.04 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 23TL (C$3.52) | C$10 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 5.82TL (C$0.90) | C$4.24 | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 3.78TL (C$0.58) | C$3.76 | 84% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 12TL (C$1.91) | C$3.41 | 44% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 78TL (C$12) | C$19 | 37% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.79TL (C$0.90) | C$2.48 | 64% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2.30TL (C$0.36) | C$1.93 | 82% |
| Housing in Antalya (Turkey) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Antalya (Turkey) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 3,273TL (C$507) | C$2,136 | 76% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,959TL (C$304) | C$1,241 | 76% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 359TL (C$56) | C$133 | 58% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,093TL (C$324) | C$1,120 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,294TL (C$200) | C$806 | 75% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 246TL (C$38) | C$66 | 43% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 67TL (C$10) | C$54 | 81% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,258TL (C$350) | C$311 | 12% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 809TL (C$125) | C$97 | 30% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 23TL (C$3.57) | C$10 | 65% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 22TL (C$3.48) | C$25 | 86% |
| Clothes in Antalya (Turkey) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Antalya (Turkey) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 274TL (C$42) | C$60 | 30% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 162TL (C$25) | C$39 | 36% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 371TL (C$57) | C$98 | 41% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 251TL (C$39) | C$117 | 67% |
| Transportation in Antalya (Turkey) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Antalya (Turkey) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 234,974TL (C$36,403) | C$22,942 | 59% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 6TL (C$1.00) | C$1.39 | 28% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 171TL (C$26) | C$67 | 60% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 51TL (C$8) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Antalya (Turkey) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Antalya (Turkey) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 9TL (C$1.32) | C$8 | 84% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 20TL (C$3.09) | C$22 | 86% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 194TL (C$30) | C$77 | 61% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 12TL (C$1.90) | C$6 | 71% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 21TL (C$3.20) | C$3.85 | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 16TL (C$2.40) | C$4.28 | 44% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 8TL (C$1.22) | C$3.11 | 61% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 12TL (C$1.93) | C$2.46 | 21% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 37TL (C$5.69) | C$20 | 71% |
| Entertainment in Antalya (Turkey) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Antalya (Turkey) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 75TL (C$12) | C$52 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 38TL (C$5.87) | C$26 | 78% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 123TL (C$19) | C$117 | 84% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 234TL (C$36) | C$96 | 62% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 33TL (C$5.08) | C$9 | 46% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 16TL (C$2.46) | C$5.42 | 55% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 23TL (C$3.55) | C$7 | 47% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 2,236TL (C$346) | C$647 | 46% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.60TL (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | 89% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 138TL (C$21) | C$35 | 39% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 18TL (C$2.82) | C$11 | 74% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,820 (18,201TL) in Antalya.