- Cost of Living
- Turkey
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- Erzurum
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Erzurum, Turkey compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Erzurum (Turkey) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12TL (¥282) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34TL (¥787) | ¥1,200 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.67TL (¥133) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00TL (¥47) | ¥168 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8TL (¥176) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.75TL (¥65) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (¥270) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.50TL (¥59) | ¥600 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.75TL (¥41) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (¥188) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (¥1,175) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.50TL (¥82) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.40TL (¥33) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Erzurum (Turkey) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,750TL (¥64,606) | ¥82,500 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 850TL (¥19,969) | ¥85,000 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300TL (¥7,048) | ¥15,000 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900TL (¥21,144) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 675TL (¥15,858) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 225TL (¥5,286) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55TL (¥1,292) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,000TL (¥46,986) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (¥7,048) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (¥587) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100TL (¥2,349) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Erzurum (Turkey) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 120TL (¥2,819) | ¥7,000 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 200TL (¥4,699) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (¥7,048) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120TL (¥2,819) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Erzurum (Turkey) is 4% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000TL (¥2,349,317) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.50TL (¥129) | ¥158 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 168TL (¥3,935) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Erzurum (Turkey) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 140TL (¥3,289) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16TL (¥382) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9TL (¥211) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.30TL (¥78) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30TL (¥705) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Erzurum (Turkey) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40TL (¥940) | ¥5,000 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥550 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70TL (¥1,645) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥463 | - | |
| 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 30 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Erzurum (Turkey) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥261,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥222,282
(9,462TL)
in Erzurum.
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