- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Canada
- Istanbul
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11TL (C$3.99) | C$14 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9TL (C$3.34) | C$8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8TL (C$2.98) | C$6 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.41TL (C$0.91) | C$2.38 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (C$3.50) | C$4.08 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.04TL (C$1.52) | C$2.62 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10TL (C$3.74) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.76TL (C$1.42) | C$3.73 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.25TL (C$0.85) | C$2.90 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.33TL (C$0.88) | C$2.89 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46TL (C$17) | C$16 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.55TL (C$1.34) | C$2.31 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71TL (C$0.64) | C$1.76 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,452TL (C$548) | C$1,186 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,047TL (C$772) | C$982 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 365TL (C$138) | C$117 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,563TL (C$967) | C$919 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,486TL (C$561) | C$695 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 246TL (C$93) | C$64 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 66TL (C$25) | C$39 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,645TL (C$620) | C$392 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 317TL (C$120) | C$111 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20TL (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (C$9) | C$26 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 177TL (C$67) | C$61 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 131TL (C$49) | C$41 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 270TL (C$102) | C$95 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 279TL (C$105) | C$87 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 96,934TL (C$36,565) | C$22,684 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.31TL (C$1.25) | C$1.19 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 87TL (C$33) | C$47 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26TL (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11TL (C$3.97) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17TL (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 156TL (C$59) | C$85 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15TL (C$5.48) | C$7 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (C$4.53) | C$3.90 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11TL (C$4.31) | C$3.90 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.43TL (C$2.05) | C$3.21 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10TL (C$3.73) | C$2.46 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32TL (C$12) | C$19 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80TL (C$30) | C$43 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (C$14) | C$27 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 75TL (C$28) | C$84 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44TL (C$17) | C$93 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32TL (C$12) | C$9 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (C$4.10) | C$5.44 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.20TL (C$1.59) | C$5.57 | - 72% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 951TL (C$359) | C$141 | + 154% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27TL (C$0.10) | C$2.00 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 193TL (C$73) | C$34 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7TL (C$2.48) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,965 prices entered by 1,128 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,386
(6,325TL)
in Istanbul.
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