- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Medina, Saudi Arabia compared to Adapazarı, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 30% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 10 (11TL) | 18TL | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (20TL) | 19TL | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 9 (10TL) | 6.00TL | + 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.16 (4.52TL) | 3.63TL | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (11TL) | 6.00TL | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.75 (6TL) | 4.50TL | + 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 8 (9TL) | 17TL | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (8TL) | 4.83TL | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 11 (12TL) | 4.17TL | + 188% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 8TL | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 17TL | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.00 (4.35TL) | 4.67TL | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.19 (2.38TL) | 1.00TL | + 138% | |
Housing | + 176% | |||
Housing in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 176% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,500 (5,979TL) | 963TL | + 521% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,250 (2,446TL) | 1,000TL | + 145% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 221 (240TL) | 200TL | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,033 (2,210TL) | 800TL | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (1,196TL) | 600TL | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 118 (129TL) | 150TL | - 14% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 123 (134TL) | 60TL | + 123% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,467 (1,594TL) | 975TL | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 433 (471TL) | 500TL | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (34TL) | 25TL | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 15 (16TL) | 11TL | + 52% | |
Clothes | + 168% | |||
Clothes in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 168% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 233 (254TL) | 150TL | + 69% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 283 (308TL) | 75TL | + 311% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 236 (257TL) | 267TL | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 180 (196TL) | 200TL | - 2% | |
Transportation | + 254% | |||
Transportation in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 254% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 40,500 (44,027TL) | 95,000TL | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.59 (0.64TL) | 5.50TL | - 88% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 725 (788TL) | 35TL | + 2150% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 31 (34TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 59% | |||
Personal Care in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 59% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (18TL) | 5.00TL | + 270% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 19 (20TL) | 3.00TL | + 570% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150 (163TL) | 15TL | + 987% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 8TL | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 11 (12TL) | 8TL | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (16TL) | 10TL | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.00 (5.44TL) | 14TL | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (9TL) | 11TL | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (16TL) | 18TL | - 7% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 49% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 50 (54TL) | 55TL | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (109TL) | 25TL | + 335% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 40TL | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 120 (130TL) | 75TL | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 45TL | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 8 (8TL) | 10TL | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 15TL | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.49 (0.53TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 269 (293TL) | 50TL | + 486% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (11TL) | 12TL | - 5% | |
TOTAL | + 138% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 138% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 7,607TL
(﷼ 6,998)
in Medina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,200TL
in Adapazarı.
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