- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in London, United Kingdom compared to Alanya, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 79% | |||
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Food in London (United Kingdom) is 79% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (57TL) | 25TL | + 130% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.99 (34TL) | 20TL | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.94 (23TL) | 10TL | + 126% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.96 (5.51TL) | 3.50TL | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.40 (14TL) | 24TL | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (11TL) | 3.00TL | + 267% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.54 (20TL) | 16TL | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (11TL) | 3.00TL | + 269% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.92 (17TL) | 2.00TL | + 738% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (10TL) | 8TL | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (40TL) | 65TL | - 38% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (10TL) | 3.50TL | + 199% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (5.97TL) | 2.00TL | + 198% | |
Housing | + 595% | |||
Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 595% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £3,093 (17,750TL) | 1,250TL | + 1320% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,802 (10,340TL) | 1,000TL | + 934% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (859TL) | 300TL | + 186% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,539 (8,830TL) | 1,000TL | + 783% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,024 (5,875TL) | 850TL | + 591% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £75 (429TL) | 200TL | + 115% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (120TL) | 60TL | + 100% | |
40” flat screen TV | £354 (2,029TL) | 1,200TL | + 69% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £98 (564TL) | 400TL | + 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (38TL) | 20TL | + 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (70TL) | 15TL | + 365% | |
Clothes | + 135% | |||
Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 135% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (347TL) | 250TL | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (186TL) | 35TL | + 430% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (382TL) | 280TL | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (420TL) | 300TL | + 40% | |
Transportation | + 140% | |||
Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 140% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,250 (98,979TL) | 98,900TL | + 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.31 (8TL) | 5.18TL | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £130 (746TL) | 200TL | + 273% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £20 (116TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.61 (21TL) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (45TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £67 (387TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.20 (18TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.85 (11TL) | 8TL | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.93 (23TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.78 (10TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.85 (11TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 (103TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 (200TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | £24 (138TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £161 (927TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (287TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (65TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (14TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.80 (22TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £463 (2,656TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (0.69TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £51 (291TL) | 150TL | + 94% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (49TL) | 13TL | + 275% | |
TOTAL | + 160% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 160% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 10,134TL
(£1,766)
in London
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,900TL
in Alanya.
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