Cost of living in Vancouver, Washington, United States compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (38TL) | 20TL | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (22TL) | 17TL | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (18TL) | 8TL | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (3.49TL) | 2.33TL | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.08 (11TL) | 8TL | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.40 (15TL) | 3.11TL | + 396% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.82 (20TL) | 9TL | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.82 (10TL) | 3.00TL | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.10 (3.86TL) | 2.00TL | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (8TL) | 8TL | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (46TL) | 51TL | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (7TL) | 3.55TL | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.20 (8TL) | 2.11TL | + 265% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 236% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,563 (5,480TL) | 722TL | + 659% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,194 (4,187TL) | 700TL | + 498% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (561TL) | 400TL | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,284 (4,502TL) | 1,000TL | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $845 (2,963TL) | 700TL | + 323% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $82 (286TL) | 400TL | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (188TL) | 50TL | + 277% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $376 (1,317TL) | 2,000TL | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $260 (911TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (40TL) | 25TL | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (60TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (157TL) | 150TL | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (119TL) | 50TL | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (271TL) | 250TL | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (336TL) | 200TL | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,870 (73,166TL) | 100,000TL | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (2.30TL) | 4.50TL | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (274TL) | 94TL | + 190% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (23TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (70TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (380TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.05 (18TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.78 (10TL) | 19TL | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.44 (16TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.36 (12TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (7TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (57TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (137TL) | 100TL | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (79TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $105 (368TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (258TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (32TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.63 (13TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.54 (16TL) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (171TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (30TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 132 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,701TL
($1,056)
in Vancouver, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,100TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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