- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- St. Gallen
- Aksaray
- Comparison
Cost of living in St. Gallen, Switzerland compared to Aksaray, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 355% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 355% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 15 (54TL) | 10TL | + 441% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 18 (63TL) | 10TL | + 532% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 9 (33TL) | 4.77TL | + 592% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.43 (5.17TL) | 1.70TL | + 204% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 3.84 (14TL) | 3.50TL | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.90 (14TL) | 1.00TL | + 1308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 8 (29TL) | 10TL | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 6.00 (22TL) | 1.00TL | + 2066% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 4.00 (14TL) | 1.00TL | + 1344% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.80 (6TL) | 4.00TL | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 8 (29TL) | 10TL | + 189% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.23 (8TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.10 (3.97TL) | 2.00TL | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 58% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,800 (6,497TL) | 800TL | + 712% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,600 (5,775TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 126 (453TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 900 (3,249TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 750 (2,707TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 63 (226TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 30 (108TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 552 (1,992TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 205 (739TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (58TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 26 (94TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 130 (469TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 50 (180TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 120 (433TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 180 (650TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 20,000 (72,190TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.80 (6TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 80 (289TL) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (63TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (87TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (505TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (24TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.33 (16TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.61 (17TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.81 (17TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.31 (12TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 42 (151TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 48 (175TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (130TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 182 (657TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 70 (253TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 13 (47TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.25 (15TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (25TL) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 177 (641TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (1.26TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 60 (217TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (27TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 68 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 08, 2017.
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Cost of living in St. Gallen (Switzerland) is 141% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 5,302TL
(CHF 1,469)
in St. Gallen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,200TL
in Aksaray.
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