- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Alanya, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 46% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (47TL) | 25TL | + 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.34 (30TL) | 20TL | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.44 (20TL) | 10TL | + 95% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (5.04TL) | 3.50TL | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.13 (12TL) | 24TL | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.83 (10TL) | 3.00TL | + 247% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.64 (21TL) | 16TL | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.68 (10TL) | 3.00TL | + 218% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.12 (6TL) | 2.00TL | + 219% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.61 (9TL) | 8TL | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (39TL) | 65TL | - 40% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (10TL) | 3.50TL | + 177% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (4.05TL) | 2.00TL | + 102% | |
Housing | + 251% | |||
Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 251% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £872 (4,962TL) | 1,250TL | + 297% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,184 (6,737TL) | 1,000TL | + 574% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £163 (924TL) | 300TL | + 208% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,020 (5,802TL) | 1,000TL | + 480% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £434 (2,470TL) | 850TL | + 191% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £113 (641TL) | 200TL | + 220% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £13 (71TL) | 60TL | + 19% | |
40” flat screen TV | £381 (2,168TL) | 1,200TL | + 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (453TL) | 400TL | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.38 (25TL) | 20TL | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (49TL) | 15TL | + 229% | |
Clothes | + 132% | |||
Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 132% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (360TL) | 250TL | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (190TL) | 35TL | + 442% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (385TL) | 280TL | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £48 (270TL) | 300TL | - 10% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,714 (112,128TL) | 98,900TL | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (7TL) | 5.18TL | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (297TL) | 200TL | + 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (62TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 1% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (18TL) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £1.00 (5.69TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (569TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (20TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (6TL) | 8TL | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.35 (19TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (11TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.33 (8TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (52TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (112TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | £15 (83TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (360TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £52 (297TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (33TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (14TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.97 (17TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (0.69TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (166TL) | 150TL | + 11% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (45TL) | 13TL | + 250% | |
TOTAL | + 63% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 63% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 6,526TL
(£1,147)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,000TL
in Alanya.
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