- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Canada
- İzmit
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in İzmit, Turkey compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in İzmit (Turkey) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19TL (C$7) | C$14 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14TL (C$4.85) | C$8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8TL (C$2.66) | C$5.67 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.55TL (C$0.90) | C$2.40 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.86TL (C$2.07) | C$4.13 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.74TL (C$0.97) | C$2.54 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13TL (C$4.48) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.27TL (C$0.80) | C$3.55 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.20TL (C$0.77) | C$3.02 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6TL (C$2.19) | C$2.26 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42TL (C$15) | C$15 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.36TL (C$1.18) | C$2.18 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.54TL (C$0.54) | C$1.87 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in İzmit (Turkey) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 865TL (C$305) | C$1,186 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 642TL (C$226) | C$982 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 245TL (C$87) | C$104 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 675TL (C$238) | C$919 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 474TL (C$167) | C$695 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 147TL (C$52) | C$64 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55TL (C$19) | C$39 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,747TL (C$616) | C$393 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 312TL (C$110) | C$111 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26TL (C$9) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12TL (C$4.40) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in İzmit (Turkey) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 113TL (C$40) | C$61 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75TL (C$26) | C$41 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 173TL (C$61) | C$95 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 179TL (C$63) | C$87 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in İzmit (Turkey) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 93,274TL (C$32,912) | C$23,851 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.82TL (C$1.70) | C$1.19 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111TL (C$39) | C$47 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23TL (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in İzmit (Turkey) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.50TL (C$1.94) | C$7 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15TL (C$5.29) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150TL (C$53) | C$85 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11TL (C$3.82) | C$6 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9TL (C$3.13) | C$2.88 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10TL (C$3.54) | C$3.82 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.32TL (C$0.82) | C$3.16 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.08TL (C$1.79) | C$2.53 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15TL (C$5.35) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in İzmit (Turkey) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56TL (C$20) | C$45 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24TL (C$8) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 67TL (C$24) | C$84 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 127TL (C$45) | C$89 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16TL (C$5.80) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8TL (C$2.93) | C$5.72 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9TL (C$3.33) | C$5.43 | - 39% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40TL (C$0.14) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 169TL (C$60) | C$34 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12TL (C$4.08) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 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 261 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in İzmit (Turkey) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,136
(6,053TL)
in İzmit.
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