- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Iraq
- Sivas
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sivas, Turkey compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sivas (Turkey) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16TL (5,478 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15TL (5,148 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6.00TL (2,007 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00TL (1,003 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.00TL (1,338 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.00TL (1,338 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11TL (3,628 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.27TL (1,093 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.00TL (1,003 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6TL (2,139 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40TL (13,378 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.35TL (1,120 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50TL (836 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Sivas (Turkey) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 753TL (251,965 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 600TL (200,669 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 179TL (59,813 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600TL (200,669 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500TL (167,224 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 150TL (50,167 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 46TL (15,244 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,288TL (765,358 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400TL (133,779 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15TL (5,017 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20TL (6,689 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sivas (Turkey) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 148TL (49,628 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79TL (26,554 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 176TL (59,005 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 134TL (44,743 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Sivas (Turkey) is 39% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 63,462TL (21,224,716 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.12TL (1,714 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 208% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 71TL (23,886 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Sivas (Turkey) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.00TL (1,672 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7TL (2,341 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100TL (33,445 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8TL (2,676 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8TL (2,676 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10TL (3,344 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15TL (5,017 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Sivas (Turkey) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40TL (13,378 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18TL (6,058 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 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 | 8TL (2,676 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18TL (6,081 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00TL (334 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 71TL (23,825 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12TL (3,908 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 27 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
760,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 460,469 Dinar
(1,377TL)
in Sivas.
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