Cost of living in İzmit, Turkey vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in İzmit (Turkey) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25TL (C$4.27) | C$20 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19TL (C$3.28) | C$10 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (C$1.63) | C$5.78 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.18TL (C$0.54) | C$1.98 | - 73% | |
12 eggs, large | 9TL (C$1.45) | C$4.18 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.42TL (C$0.76) | C$3.04 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (C$2.43) | C$10 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.61TL (C$0.79) | C$4.24 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.75TL (C$0.47) | C$3.76 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (C$1.42) | C$3.41 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 56TL (C$10) | C$19 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.52TL (C$0.77) | C$2.48 | - 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.41TL (C$0.41) | C$1.93 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 82% | |||
Housing in İzmit (Turkey) is 82% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,638TL (C$280) | C$2,136 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,054TL (C$180) | C$1,241 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 315TL (C$54) | C$133 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,046TL (C$179) | C$1,120 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 874TL (C$149) | C$806 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 212TL (C$36) | C$66 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53TL (C$9) | C$54 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,914TL (C$327) | C$311 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419TL (C$72) | C$97 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20TL (C$3.36) | C$10 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (C$3.79) | C$25 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in İzmit (Turkey) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 141TL (C$24) | C$60 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 108TL (C$18) | C$39 | - 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 260TL (C$44) | C$98 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 239TL (C$41) | C$117 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in İzmit (Turkey) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 107,909TL (C$18,436) | C$22,935 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.79TL (C$0.99) | C$1.39 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 116TL (C$20) | C$67 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28TL (C$4.82) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in İzmit (Turkey) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7TL (C$1.20) | C$8 | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16TL (C$2.79) | C$22 | - 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 145TL (C$25) | C$77 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13TL (C$2.14) | C$6 | - 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11TL (C$1.87) | C$3.85 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (C$2.30) | C$4.28 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.01TL (C$0.68) | C$3.11 | - 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9TL (C$1.62) | C$2.46 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26TL (C$4.44) | C$20 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 73% | |||
Entertainment in İzmit (Turkey) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90TL (C$15) | C$52 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27TL (C$4.53) | C$26 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 175TL (C$30) | C$117 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157TL (C$27) | C$96 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19TL (C$3.29) | C$9 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (C$1.81) | C$5.42 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12TL (C$2.07) | C$7 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,331TL (C$398) | C$647 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.44TL (C$0.07) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 142TL (C$24) | C$35 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12TL (C$2.03) | C$11 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 70% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,068 (12,103TL) in İzmit.
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