Cost of living in Vancouver, Washington, United States compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (57TL) | 20TL | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (31TL) | 20TL | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.65 (17TL) | 9TL | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (3.99TL) | 2.83TL | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.65 (13TL) | 7TL | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.95 (19TL) | 3.00TL | + 525% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (34TL) | 11TL | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.94 (14TL) | 2.67TL | + 423% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $0.92 (4.39TL) | 2.00TL | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (12TL) | 8TL | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (81TL) | 51TL | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (9TL) | 3.33TL | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.81 (9TL) | 1.67TL | + 415% | |
| Housing | + 360% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 360% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,879 (8,926TL) | 1,000TL | + 793% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,219 (5,792TL) | 700TL | + 727% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $138 (655TL) | 275TL | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,303 (6,192TL) | 1,000TL | + 519% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $886 (4,209TL) | 700TL | + 501% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $225 (1,069TL) | 275TL | + 289% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (208TL) | 58TL | + 262% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (1,690TL) | 1,500TL | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (650TL) | 400TL | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (46TL) | 25TL | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (75TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 144% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (210TL) | 150TL | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 (233TL) | 75TL | + 211% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (348TL) | 225TL | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $112 (533TL) | 200TL | + 167% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,281 (115,340TL) | 125,000TL | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (3.90TL) | 5.50TL | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (351TL) | 95TL | + 269% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (37TL) | 10TL | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $33 (154TL) | 15TL | + 929% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $125 (594TL) | 100TL | + 494% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (32TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.70 (13TL) | 21TL | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.21 (20TL) | 15TL | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.27 (16TL) | 8TL | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (9TL) | 20TL | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (76TL) | 20TL | + 280% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (215TL) | 70TL | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (113TL) | 40TL | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $119 (565TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (377TL) | 150TL | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (43TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.31 (20TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.40 (26TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,038TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (245TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (42TL) | 13TL | + 222% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 418 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 6,581TL
($1,385)
in Vancouver, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,800TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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