- 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 (5,432 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15TL (5,105 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6.00TL (1,990 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00TL (995 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.00TL (1,327 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.00TL (1,327 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11TL (3,597 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.27TL (1,084 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.00TL (995 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6TL (2,121 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40TL (13,265 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.35TL (1,110 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50TL (829 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Sivas (Turkey) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 753TL (249,847 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 600TL (198,982 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 179TL (59,310 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600TL (198,982 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500TL (165,818 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 150TL (49,745 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 46TL (15,116 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,288TL (758,923 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400TL (132,655 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15TL (4,975 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20TL (6,633 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sivas (Turkey) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 148TL (49,211 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79TL (26,331 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 176TL (58,509 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 134TL (44,367 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 (21,046,268 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.12TL (1,699 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 205% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 71TL (23,685 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 74% | |
| 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 (1,658 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7TL (2,321 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100TL (33,164 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8TL (2,653 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8TL (2,653 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10TL (3,316 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15TL (4,975 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Sivas (Turkey) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40TL (13,265 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18TL (6,007 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 (2,653 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18TL (6,030 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00TL (332 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 71TL (23,625 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12TL (3,875 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 25 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
/
TRY
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Cost of living in Sivas (Turkey) is 39% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
757,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 461,194 Dinar
(1,391TL)
in Sivas.
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