- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Turkey
- Swansea
- Alanya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Alanya, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (39TL) | 25TL | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.05 (24TL) | 20TL | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.50 (17TL) | 10TL | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 (4.77TL) | 3.50TL | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.05 (10TL) | 24TL | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.58 (7TL) | 3.00TL | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.39 (16TL) | 16TL | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.50 (7TL) | 3.00TL | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.17 (5.56TL) | 2.00TL | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.50 (7TL) | 8TL | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (35TL) | 65TL | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.74 (8TL) | 3.50TL | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (3.37TL) | 2.00TL | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 225% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £921 (4,363TL) | 1,250TL | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,390 (6,584TL) | 1,000TL | + 558% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £151 (713TL) | 300TL | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,072 (5,081TL) | 1,000TL | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £489 (2,317TL) | 850TL | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £158 (750TL) | 200TL | + 275% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £11 (54TL) | 60TL | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £378 (1,793TL) | 1,200TL | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 (362TL) | 400TL | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.67 (22TL) | 20TL | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (42TL) | 15TL | + 179% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 80% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (303TL) | 250TL | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (152TL) | 35TL | + 333% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £64 (303TL) | 280TL | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £47 (223TL) | 300TL | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,800 (89,067TL) | 98,900TL | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (5.80TL) | 5.18TL | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £48 (227TL) | 200TL | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £10 (50TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (15TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £1.00 (4.74TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (474TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (17TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (5.40TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.35 (16TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (9TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.33 (6TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (43TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 1% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £19 (91TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £14 (68TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £63 (300TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (257TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (28TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (12TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.04 (14TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (0.63TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (142TL) | 150TL | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (38TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 114 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 5,631TL
(£1,189)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,900TL
in Alanya.
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