- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Iraq
- Edirne
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Edirne, Turkey compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Edirne (Turkey) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13TL (3,757 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24TL (6,936 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.33TL (1,252 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.14TL (618 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 4.13TL (1,195 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.56TL (450 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (4,155 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.56TL (739 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.36TL (393 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6TL (1,830 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (14,450 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.72TL (1,076 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.15TL (333 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Edirne (Turkey) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 973TL (281,052 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 811TL (234,400 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239TL (69,049 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 822TL (237,602 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 556TL (160,550 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 153TL (44,161 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 88TL (25,534 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,500TL (433,498 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 789TL (228,042 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14TL (4,174 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50TL (14,450 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Edirne (Turkey) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 156TL (45,129 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 40TL (11,560 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200TL (57,800 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200TL (57,800 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Edirne (Turkey) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,000TL (33,812,883 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.28TL (1,237 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 122% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 120TL (34,680 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Edirne (Turkey) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11TL (3,083 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.50TL (722 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20TL (5,780 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Edirne (Turkey) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10TL (2,890 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,239TL (647,069 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12TL (3,323 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on October 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Edirne (Turkey) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
873,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 576,863 Dinar
(1,996TL)
in Edirne.
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