Cost of living in Balıkesir, Turkey vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 71% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25TL (£2.37) | £12 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19TL (£1.86) | £5.43 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (£0.98) | £3.30 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.69TL (£0.36) | £0.93 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12TL (£1.12) | £2.39 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.53TL (£0.54) | £1.96 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL (£1.73) | £3.47 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28TL (£0.51) | £1.71 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89TL (£0.38) | £1.30 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (£0.84) | £2.12 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39TL (£3.74) | £7 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.22TL (£0.41) | £1.64 | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.05TL (£0.20) | £1.11 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 77% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,486TL (£241) | £1,100 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,146TL (£111) | £868 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 599TL (£58) | £170 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,904TL (£184) | £659 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 904TL (£87) | £621 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 259TL (£25) | £126 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53TL (£5.15) | £21 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,883TL (£182) | £386 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 677TL (£65) | £107 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17TL (£1.62) | £6 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20TL (£1.98) | £12 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 188TL (£18) | £62 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 158TL (£15) | £30 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 376TL (£36) | £66 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 180TL (£17) | £69 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 184,772TL (£17,881) | £18,131 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (£0.61) | £1.24 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 155TL (£15) | £65 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 132TL (£13) | £15 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00TL (£0.29) | £2.95 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8TL (£0.77) | £4.55 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £62 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.75 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | £1.30 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £3.71 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8TL (£0.77) | £1.73 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24TL (£2.32) | £1.64 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25TL (£2.42) | £13 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30TL (£2.90) | £33 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25TL (£2.46) | £18 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170TL (£16) | £66 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100TL (£10) | £58 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20TL (£1.94) | £8 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL (£0.97) | £2.90 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20TL (£1.94) | £3.86 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £389 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150TL (£15) | £36 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (£1.30) | £9 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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