Cost of living in Kermanshah (Iran) is 15% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 5 different people.
| Food in Kermanshah (Iran) is 12% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kermanshah (Iran) | Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ﷼ 111,577 (14TL) | 19TL | 23% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 175,007 (23TL) | 20TL | 15% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ﷼ 56,711 (7TL) | 14TL | 49% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ﷼ 24,291 (3.15TL) | 3.09TL | 2% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ﷼ 43,445 (5.64TL) | 8TL | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ﷼ 18,353 (2.38TL) | 3.70TL | 36% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ﷼ 54,969 (7TL) | 11TL | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ﷼ 37,313 (4.84TL) | 2.67TL | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ﷼ 16,088 (2.09TL) | 2.00TL | 4% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| - | 8TL | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| - | 51TL | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ﷼ 31,189 (4.05TL) | 3.33TL | 21% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ﷼ 12,615 (1.64TL) | 1.67TL | 2% |
| Housing in Kermanshah (Iran) is 12% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||
| Kermanshah (Iran) | Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 10,198,300 (1,324TL) | 1,000TL | 32% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 6,825,780 (886TL) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ﷼ 800,495 (104TL) | 275TL | 62% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 6,000,000 (779TL) | 1,278TL | 39% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 3,500,000 (454TL) | 739TL | 38% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ﷼ 350,000 (45TL) | 212TL | 79% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ﷼ 1,391,080 (181TL) | 52TL | 245% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ﷼ 16,006,800 (2,078TL) | 1,274TL | 63% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 10,131,600 (1,315TL) | 424TL | 210% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 100,000 (13TL) | 23TL | 43% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ﷼ 229,481 (30TL) | 66TL | 55% |
| Clothes in Kermanshah (Iran) is 116% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||
| Kermanshah (Iran) | Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 1,755,100 (228TL) | 152TL | 50% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ﷼ 2,295,270 (298TL) | 125TL | 138% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 3,652,810 (474TL) | 202TL | 135% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ﷼ 1,854,790 (241TL) | 164TL | 46% |
| Transportation in Kermanshah (Iran) is 23% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||
| Kermanshah (Iran) | Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ﷼ 632,569,000 (82,121TL) | 118,670TL | 31% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ﷼ 9,380 (1.22TL) | 5.97TL | 80% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ﷼ 946,786 (123TL) | 104TL | 18% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Kermanshah (Iran) is 9% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||
| Kermanshah (Iran) | Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 199,569 (26TL) | 13TL | 104% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ﷼ 256,746 (33TL) | 19TL | 77% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ﷼ 232,878 (30TL) | 106TL | 71% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | 25TL | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 111,881 (15TL) | 17TL | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 134,985 (18TL) | 12TL | 49% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ﷼ 59,186 (8TL) | 6TL | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ﷼ 43,755 (5.68TL) | 14TL | 59% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ﷼ 105,882 (14TL) | 21TL | 35% |
| Entertainment in Kermanshah (Iran) is 52% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||
| Kermanshah (Iran) | Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ﷼ 363,296 (47TL) | 63TL | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ﷼ 112,190 (15TL) | 36TL | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | 99TL | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ﷼ 300,000 (39TL) | 370TL | 89% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| - | 33TL | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ﷼ 63,028 (8TL) | 11TL | 26% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | 22TL | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ﷼ 24,800,000 (3,220TL) | 3,333TL | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ﷼ 1,225 (0.16TL) | 2.00TL | 92% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ﷼ 708,333 (92TL) | 90TL | 2% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ﷼ 91,981 (12TL) | 14TL | 12% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,100TL
in Afyonkarahisar
you would need to make just about 2,630TL
(﷼ 20,262,488)
in Kermanshah.