- Cost of Living
- China
- Turkey
- Hefei
- Afyonkarahisar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hefei, China compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hefei (China) is 54% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元40 (26TL) | 20TL | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (21TL) | 17TL | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (13TL) | 8TL | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (10TL) | 2.33TL | + 335% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元8 (4.96TL) | 8TL | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (5.15TL) | 3.11TL | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元38 (25TL) | 9TL | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元6 (4.08TL) | 3.00TL | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.11 (2.65TL) | 2.00TL | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元11 (7TL) | 8TL | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元150 (97TL) | 51TL | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (4.18TL) | 3.55TL | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元11 (7TL) | 2.11TL | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Hefei (China) is 30% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,625 (1,690TL) | 722TL | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,233 (1,438TL) | 700TL | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元375 (241TL) | 400TL | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,500 (1,610TL) | 1,000TL | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,400 (1,545TL) | 700TL | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元383 (247TL) | 400TL | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元85 (55TL) | 50TL | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,700 (1,094TL) | 2,000TL | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元967 (622TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元35 (23TL) | 25TL | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元24 (15TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Hefei (China) is 134% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元500 (322TL) | 150TL | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元250 (161TL) | 50TL | + 222% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (386TL) | 250TL | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元400 (258TL) | 200TL | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Hefei (China) is 12% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 100,000TL | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 4.50TL | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元90 (58TL) | 94TL | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Hefei (China) is 4% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元12 (8TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元25 (16TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (23TL) | 19TL | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (18TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元4.52 (2.91TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (8TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元18 (11TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Hefei (China) is 5% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元103 (66TL) | 100TL | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元80 (52TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (322TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元250 (161TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (32TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (19TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (13TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元150 (97TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (10TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hefei (China) is 15% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 2,761TL
(元4,289)
in Hefei
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,400TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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