Cost of living in Siirt (Turkey) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Siirt (Turkey) is 78% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Siirt (Turkey) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 20TL (C$3.10) | C$20 | 85% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 40TL (C$6) | C$10 | 38% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 6.00TL (C$0.93) | C$5.78 | 84% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 1.50TL (C$0.23) | C$1.98 | 88% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 7TL (C$1.08) | C$4.18 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 2.00TL (C$0.31) | C$3.04 | 90% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 13TL (C$2.01) | C$10 | 80% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2.00TL (C$0.31) | C$4.24 | 93% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1.00TL (C$0.15) | C$3.76 | 96% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 8TL (C$1.24) | C$3.41 | 64% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 50TL (C$8) | C$19 | 60% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 3.25TL (C$0.50) | C$2.48 | 80% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 0.75TL (C$0.12) | C$1.93 | 94% |
| Housing in Siirt (Turkey) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Siirt (Turkey) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 400TL (C$62) | C$2,136 | 97% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 700TL (C$108) | C$1,241 | 91% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 700TL (C$108) | C$133 | 19% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,000TL (C$155) | C$1,120 | 86% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,000TL (C$155) | C$806 | 81% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 1,500TL (C$232) | C$66 | 250% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| - | C$54 | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 500TL (C$77) | C$311 | 75% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 150TL (C$23) | C$97 | 76% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 15TL (C$2.32) | C$10 | 77% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 50TL (C$8) | C$25 | 69% |
| Clothes in Siirt (Turkey) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Siirt (Turkey) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| - | C$60 | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 60TL (C$9) | C$39 | 76% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 50TL (C$8) | C$98 | 92% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 50TL (C$8) | C$117 | 93% |
| Transportation in Siirt (Turkey) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Siirt (Turkey) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 80,000TL (C$12,394) | C$22,942 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5.11TL (C$0.79) | C$1.39 | 43% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 80TL (C$12) | C$67 | 81% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Siirt (Turkey) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Siirt (Turkey) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 50TL (C$8) | C$8 | 6% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 50TL (C$8) | C$22 | 64% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | C$77 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 20TL (C$3.10) | C$6 | 52% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 18TL (C$2.71) | C$3.85 | 30% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 9TL (C$1.38) | C$4.28 | 68% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 13TL (C$2.00) | C$3.11 | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 4.99TL (C$0.77) | C$2.46 | 69% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 8TL (C$1.24) | C$20 | 94% |
| Entertainment in Siirt (Turkey) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Siirt (Turkey) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| - | C$52 | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 36TL (C$5.58) | C$26 | 79% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 50TL (C$8) | C$117 | 93% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 150TL (C$23) | C$96 | 76% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 30TL (C$4.65) | C$9 | 50% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 1.00TL (C$0.15) | C$5.42 | 97% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 13TL (C$2.01) | C$7 | 70% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 500TL (C$77) | C$647 | 88% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | C$0.83 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 60TL (C$9) | C$35 | 74% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 13TL (C$2.01) | C$11 | 82% |
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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$1,968 (12,705TL) in Siirt.