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Cost of living in Gebze, Turkey vs Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 89% | |||
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Food in Gebze (Turkey) is 89% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41TL (2,769 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 93% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17TL (1,172 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.83TL (396 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.53TL (172 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 91% | |
12 eggs, large | 8TL (571 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.83TL (260 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL (1,244 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00TL (204 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.60TL (109 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 95% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (562 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32TL (2,187 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 27% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.61TL (177 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 82% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.17TL (147 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 85% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Gebze (Turkey) is 11% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,700TL (115,522 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,017TL (69,087 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 350TL (23,784 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,005TL (68,327 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 644TL (43,792 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 352TL (23,953 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 52TL (3,551 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 29% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,075TL (73,032 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 284TL (19,332 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15TL (1,019 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18TL (1,254 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 25% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Gebze (Turkey) is 31% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 96TL (6,497 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 137TL (9,298 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257TL (17,442 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 249% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200TL (13,591 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Gebze (Turkey) is 52% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,375TL (7,092,716 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.28TL (359 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 167TL (11,337 ₦) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 36TL (2,439 ₦) | 48,867 ₦ | - 95% | |
Personal Care | - 71% | |||
Personal Care in Gebze (Turkey) is 71% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11TL (774 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12TL (815 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 84% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 68TL (4,629 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 12TL (815 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (977 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11TL (747 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.00TL (272 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2.00TL (136 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24TL (1,614 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 61% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Gebze (Turkey) is 38% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67TL (4,530 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 39TL (2,624 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600TL (40,772 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178TL (12,104 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 142% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25TL (1,699 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (793 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (1,042 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 90% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00TL (136 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 97TL (6,569 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 31% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14TL (951 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 90% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
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Cost of living in Gebze (Turkey) is 66% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
351,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 119,804 ₦
(1,763TL)
in Gebze.
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