- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- China
- Erzurum
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Erzurum, Turkey compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Erzurum (Turkey) is 4% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12TL (元19) | 元10 | + 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34TL (元52) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.67TL (元9) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00TL (元3.10) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 8TL (元12) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.75TL (元4.27) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (元18) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.50TL (元3.88) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.75TL (元2.71) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (元12) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (元78) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.50TL (元5.43) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.40TL (元2.17) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Erzurum (Turkey) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,750TL (元4,266) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 850TL (元1,319) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300TL (元465) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900TL (元1,396) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 675TL (元1,047) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 225TL (元349) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55TL (元85) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,000TL (元3,103) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (元465) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (元39) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100TL (元155) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Erzurum (Turkey) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 120TL (元186) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 200TL (元310) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (元465) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120TL (元186) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Erzurum (Turkey) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000TL (元155,135) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.50TL (元9) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 168TL (元260) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Erzurum (Turkey) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
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 (元217) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16TL (元25) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9TL (元14) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.30TL (元5.12) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30TL (元47) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Erzurum (Turkey) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40TL (元62) | - | - | |
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.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 70TL (元109) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Erzurum (Turkey) is 4% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,542
(8,729TL)
in Erzurum
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元13,000
in Aksu.
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