Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 406% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
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Food | + 505% | |||
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Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 505% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Rotterdam | Alanya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (483TL) | 59TL | + 721% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (335TL) | 51TL | + 561% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (217TL) | 24TL | + 807% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (48TL) | 10TL | + 394% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.40 (154TL) | 24TL | + 531% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (80TL) | 22TL | + 262% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (262TL) | 31TL | + 750% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (72TL) | 9TL | + 725% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (47TL) | 14TL | + 233% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (50TL) | 23TL | + 115% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (272TL) | 105TL | + 157% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.83 (99TL) | 9TL | + 1039% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (38TL) | 6TL | + 520% | |
Housing | + 284% | |||
Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 284% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,702 (59,531TL) | 18,228TL | + 227% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,474 (51,551TL) | 19,049TL | + 171% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €237 (8,306TL) | 597TL | + 1292% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,261 (44,093TL) | 11,924TL | + 270% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,012 (35,381TL) | 11,146TL | + 217% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €174 (6,083TL) | 253TL | + 2301% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (1,129TL) | 149TL | + 656% | |
40” flat screen tv | €423 (14,812TL) | 3,459TL | + 328% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 (7,231TL) | 999TL | + 624% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (259TL) | 25TL | + 917% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (531TL) | 211TL | + 151% | |
Clothes | + 336% | |||
Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 336% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (2,276TL) | 322TL | + 606% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (985TL) | 381TL | + 159% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (3,159TL) | 380TL | + 731% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (3,241TL) | 311TL | + 943% | |
Transportation | + 593% | |||
Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 593% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,927 (1,256,659TL) | 266,093TL | + 372% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.95 (68TL) | 12TL | + 453% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (2,589TL) | 139TL | + 1768% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (708TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 304% | |||
Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 304% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.71 (130TL) | 58TL | + 124% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (530TL) | 100TL | + 430% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (1,220TL) | 369TL | + 231% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.38 (153TL) | 58TL | + 164% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (122TL) | 26TL | + 367% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.26 (184TL) | 37TL | + 403% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (73TL) | 14TL | + 408% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.22 (78TL) | 27TL | + 190% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (816TL) | 227TL | + 259% | |
Entertainment | + 361% | |||
Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 361% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
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Rotterdam | Alanya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (1,693TL) | 176TL | + 861% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (794TL) | 87TL | + 810% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (3,619TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (2,143TL) | 482TL | + 345% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (392TL) | 112TL | + 250% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 (101TL) | 24TL | + 330% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.45 (191TL) | 29TL | + 568% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (16,865TL) | 4,901TL | + 244% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (4.27TL) | 1.00TL | + 327% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (1,079TL) | 285TL | + 278% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (297TL) | 18TL | + 1593% | |
TOTAL | + 406% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 233 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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