- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
- Samsun
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samsun, Turkey compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samsun (Turkey) is 56% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23TL (£3.99) | £4.63 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15TL (£2.60) | £4.93 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8TL (£1.45) | £3.67 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.24TL (£0.39) | £0.81 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7TL (£1.17) | £2.67 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.69TL (£0.29) | £1.31 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9TL (£1.50) | £5.00 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.22TL (£0.39) | £2.07 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.31TL (£0.23) | £1.14 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.49TL (£0.78) | £1.25 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33TL (£5.83) | £6 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.73TL (£0.48) | £2.25 | - 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.07TL (£0.19) | £1.00 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Samsun (Turkey) is 80% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,050TL (£183) | £793 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 760TL (£132) | £1,510 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 309TL (£54) | £159 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 988TL (£172) | £1,458 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 675TL (£118) | £397 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 236TL (£41) | £250 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 52TL (£9) | £23 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,139TL (£198) | £320 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 176TL (£31) | £85 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17TL (£3.02) | £6.00 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12TL (£2.18) | £11 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Samsun (Turkey) is 36% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 150TL (£26) | £71 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 124TL (£22) | £28 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 223TL (£39) | £46 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 186TL (£32) | £72 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Samsun (Turkey) is 23% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,599TL (£18,404) | £19,356 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.36TL (£0.76) | £1.24 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 123TL (£21) | £32 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Samsun (Turkey) is 32% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (£2.31) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18TL (£3.19) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100TL (£17) | £50 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9TL (£1.56) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7TL (£1.18) | £1.02 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (£2.14) | £1.60 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.50TL (£0.43) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9TL (£1.52) | £1.25 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17TL (£2.89) | £10 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Samsun (Turkey) is 41% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70TL (£12) | £26 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30TL (£5.31) | £12 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 46TL (£8) | £33 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117TL (£20) | £56 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23TL (£4.07) | £6 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8TL (£1.35) | £3.25 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8TL (£1.35) | £3.87 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,500TL (£436) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (£0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 130TL (£23) | £42 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11TL (£1.97) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samsun (Turkey) is 53% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,600
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,210
(6,942TL)
in Samsun.
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