Cost of living in Vancouver, Washington, United States compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (41TL) | 20TL | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (24TL) | 17TL | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.46 (16TL) | 8TL | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (3.71TL) | 2.33TL | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (11TL) | 8TL | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.39 (16TL) | 3.11TL | + 417% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23TL) | 9TL | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.16 (12TL) | 3.00TL | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.18 (4.30TL) | 2.00TL | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.76 (10TL) | 8TL | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (56TL) | 51TL | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.14 (8TL) | 3.55TL | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.20 (8TL) | 2.11TL | + 281% | |
| Housing | + 229% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 229% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,522 (5,568TL) | 722TL | + 671% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,176 (4,300TL) | 700TL | + 514% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (602TL) | 400TL | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,267 (4,635TL) | 1,000TL | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $833 (3,045TL) | 700TL | + 335% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $104 (381TL) | 400TL | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (146TL) | 50TL | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $383 (1,402TL) | 2,000TL | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (366TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (32TL) | 25TL | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (61TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (168TL) | 150TL | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (155TL) | 50TL | + 211% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (282TL) | 250TL | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (372TL) | 200TL | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,870 (76,347TL) | 100,000TL | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (2.40TL) | 4.50TL | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (286TL) | 94TL | + 203% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (30TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (73TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (396TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.05 (18TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.78 (10TL) | 19TL | - 46% | |
| 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 (59TL) | - | - | |
| 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 (141TL) | 100TL | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (86TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $104 (380TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (274TL) | - | - | |
| 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 (17TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (187TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (25TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 148 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2017.
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Cost of living in Vancouver, Washington (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,922TL
($1,072)
in Vancouver, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,200TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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