Cost of living in Balıkesir, Turkey vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25TL (C$5.34) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19TL (C$4.18) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (C$2.21) | C$5.84 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.50TL (C$0.76) | C$1.85 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12TL (C$2.51) | C$4.50 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.53TL (C$1.20) | C$3.04 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL (C$3.89) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28TL (C$1.15) | C$4.24 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89TL (C$0.85) | C$3.76 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (C$1.88) | C$3.41 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39TL (C$8) | C$18 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.22TL (C$0.92) | C$2.48 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.05TL (C$0.45) | C$1.93 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,690TL (C$585) | C$2,136 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,237TL (C$269) | C$1,241 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 599TL (C$130) | C$133 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,904TL (C$414) | C$1,120 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 904TL (C$197) | C$806 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 259TL (C$56) | C$66 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53TL (C$12) | C$50 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,883TL (C$410) | C$322 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 677TL (C$147) | C$96 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17TL (C$3.64) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20TL (C$4.45) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 188TL (C$41) | C$61 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 158TL (C$34) | C$38 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 376TL (C$82) | C$96 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 180TL (C$39) | C$112 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 176,399TL (C$38,387) | C$22,935 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (C$1.38) | C$1.39 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 155TL (C$34) | C$67 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 132TL (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00TL (C$0.65) | C$8 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8TL (C$1.74) | C$22 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$77 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.78 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$4.28 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8TL (C$1.72) | C$3.11 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24TL (C$5.22) | C$2.46 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25TL (C$5.44) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30TL (C$7) | C$50 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25TL (C$5.53) | C$27 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170TL (C$37) | C$117 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100TL (C$22) | C$94 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20TL (C$4.35) | C$9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL (C$2.18) | C$5.25 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20TL (C$4.35) | C$6 | - 32% | |
| 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 | 150TL (C$33) | C$36 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (C$2.93) | C$11 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 191 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,297 (15,149TL) in Balıkesir.
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