- 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 (5,207 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15TL (4,893 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6.00TL (1,907 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.00TL (954 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.00TL (1,272 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.00TL (1,272 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11TL (3,448 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.27TL (1,039 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.00TL (954 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6TL (2,033 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40TL (12,716 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.35TL (1,064 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50TL (794 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Sivas (Turkey) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 753TL (239,493 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 600TL (190,736 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 179TL (56,853 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600TL (190,736 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500TL (158,947 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 150TL (47,684 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 46TL (14,489 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,288TL (727,474 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400TL (127,157 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15TL (4,768 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20TL (6,358 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sivas (Turkey) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 148TL (47,171 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79TL (25,240 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 176TL (56,085 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 134TL (42,528 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 (20,174,130 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.98TL (1,582 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 184% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 78TL (24,902 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 72% | |
| 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 (1,589 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7TL (2,225 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100TL (31,789 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8TL (2,543 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8TL (2,543 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10TL (3,179 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15TL (4,768 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Sivas (Turkey) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40TL (12,716 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18TL (5,758 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 (2,543 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18TL (5,780 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00TL (318 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 71TL (22,646 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12TL (3,715 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 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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
779,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 476,632 Dinar
(1,499TL)
in Sivas.
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