- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Turkey
- Swansea
- Alanya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom compared to Alanya, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 60% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (52TL) | 25TL | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.34 (33TL) | 20TL | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.44 (21TL) | 10TL | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (5.54TL) | 3.50TL | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.13 (13TL) | 24TL | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.83 (11TL) | 3.00TL | + 282% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.64 (23TL) | 16TL | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.68 (10TL) | 3.00TL | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.12 (7TL) | 2.00TL | + 250% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.61 (10TL) | 8TL | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (43TL) | 65TL | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (11TL) | 3.50TL | + 204% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (4.45TL) | 2.00TL | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 289% | |||
| Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 289% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £872 (5,456TL) | 1,250TL | + 337% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,184 (7,408TL) | 1,000TL | + 641% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £163 (1,017TL) | 300TL | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,020 (6,380TL) | 1,000TL | + 538% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £446 (2,789TL) | 850TL | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £113 (705TL) | 200TL | + 252% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £13 (79TL) | 60TL | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £381 (2,384TL) | 1,200TL | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (499TL) | 400TL | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.38 (27TL) | 20TL | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (54TL) | 15TL | + 262% | |
| Clothes | + 155% | |||
| Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 155% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (396TL) | 250TL | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (208TL) | 35TL | + 496% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (423TL) | 280TL | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £48 (297TL) | 300TL | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 45% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,714 (123,294TL) | 98,900TL | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (7TL) | 5.18TL | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (327TL) | 200TL | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (69TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 0% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (20TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (625TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (22TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (7TL) | 8TL | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.35 (21TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (12TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.33 (8TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (55TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 12% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £20 (124TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (91TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £60 (375TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £51 (318TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.83 (36TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (16TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.97 (19TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (0.76TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (182TL) | 150TL | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (50TL) | 13TL | + 285% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 140 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.254
TRY
/
GBP
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 75% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 6,646TL
(£1,063)
in Swansea
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,800TL
in Alanya.
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