Cost of living in İskenderun, Turkey vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 80% | |||
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Food in İskenderun (Turkey) is 80% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12TL (C$2.07) | C$20 | - 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18TL (C$3.02) | C$10 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7TL (C$1.14) | C$5.78 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.43TL (C$0.42) | C$1.98 | - 79% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.20TL (C$0.89) | C$4.18 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.40TL (C$0.58) | C$3.04 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (C$2.01) | C$10 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.33TL (C$0.40) | C$4.24 | - 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.37TL (C$0.23) | C$3.76 | - 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7TL (C$1.22) | C$3.41 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40TL (C$7) | C$19 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.65TL (C$0.63) | C$2.48 | - 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.25TL (C$0.39) | C$1.93 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 87% | |||
Housing in İskenderun (Turkey) is 87% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,099TL (C$188) | C$2,136 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800TL (C$137) | C$1,241 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 267TL (C$46) | C$133 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 825TL (C$141) | C$1,120 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 599TL (C$103) | C$806 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 101TL (C$17) | C$66 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45TL (C$8) | C$54 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | 950TL (C$163) | C$311 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (C$51) | C$97 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2.50TL (C$0.43) | C$10 | - 96% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6TL (C$1.07) | C$25 | - 96% | |
Clothes | - 67% | |||
Clothes in İskenderun (Turkey) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 75TL (C$13) | C$60 | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80TL (C$14) | C$39 | - 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (C$51) | C$98 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150TL (C$26) | C$117 | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in İskenderun (Turkey) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 89,664TL (C$15,377) | C$22,935 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.75TL (C$0.81) | C$1.39 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 99TL (C$17) | C$67 | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 83% | |||
Personal Care in İskenderun (Turkey) is 83% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (C$2.02) | C$8 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7TL (C$1.18) | C$22 | - 95% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70TL (C$12) | C$77 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.00TL (C$0.86) | C$6 | - 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.75TL (C$0.64) | C$3.85 | - 83% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6.00TL (C$1.03) | C$4.28 | - 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95TL (C$0.85) | C$3.11 | - 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.00TL (C$0.69) | C$2.46 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10TL (C$1.71) | C$20 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 73% | |||
Entertainment in İskenderun (Turkey) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25TL (C$4.29) | C$52 | - 92% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27TL (C$4.63) | C$26 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60TL (C$10) | C$96 | - 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30TL (C$5.14) | C$9 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL (C$1.71) | C$5.42 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10TL (C$1.71) | C$7 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,300TL (C$566) | C$647 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50TL (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 115TL (C$20) | C$35 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15TL (C$2.57) | C$11 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 76% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in İskenderun (Turkey) is 76% 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$1,429 (8,331TL) in İskenderun.
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