- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
- Samsun
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samsun, Turkey compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samsun (Turkey) is 44% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23TL (£4.94) | £5.56 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15TL (£3.23) | £5.33 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8TL (£1.80) | £3.39 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.24TL (£0.48) | £0.73 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7TL (£1.45) | £2.69 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.69TL (£0.37) | £1.31 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9TL (£1.86) | £3.00 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.22TL (£0.48) | £1.80 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.31TL (£0.28) | £1.14 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.49TL (£0.97) | £0.99 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33TL (£7) | £6 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.73TL (£0.59) | £2.20 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.07TL (£0.23) | £0.95 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Samsun (Turkey) is 74% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,113TL (£240) | £1,238 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 764TL (£165) | £1,048 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 309TL (£67) | £272 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 949TL (£205) | £600 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 649TL (£140) | £450 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 236TL (£51) | £250 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 52TL (£11) | £23 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,139TL (£246) | £359 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 176TL (£38) | £85 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17TL (£3.75) | £6.00 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12TL (£2.70) | £12 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Samsun (Turkey) is 20% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 150TL (£32) | £71 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 124TL (£27) | £28 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 223TL (£48) | £46 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 186TL (£40) | £72 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Samsun (Turkey) is 13% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,599TL (£22,815) | £19,773 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.36TL (£0.94) | £1.32 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 122TL (£26) | £35 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Samsun (Turkey) is 3% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (£2.87) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18TL (£3.95) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100TL (£22) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9TL (£1.94) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7TL (£1.46) | £1.02 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (£2.65) | £1.60 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.50TL (£0.54) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9TL (£1.88) | £1.25 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17TL (£3.58) | £10 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Samsun (Turkey) is 33% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83TL (£18) | £26 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30TL (£7) | £12 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46TL (£10) | £33 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100TL (£22) | £56 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25TL (£5.40) | £6 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8TL (£1.67) | £3.25 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8TL (£1.77) | £3.87 | - 54% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,278TL (£276) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (£0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 130TL (£28) | £42 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11TL (£2.44) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 124 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samsun (Turkey) is 43% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,500
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,416
(6,555TL)
in Samsun.
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