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Cost of living in Adapazarı, Turkey compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 49% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18TL (2,331 £) | 3,000 £ | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (2,424 £) | 1,290 £ | + 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6.00TL (763 £) | 750 £ | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.63TL (461 £) | 230 £ | + 100% | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00TL (763 £) | 580 £ | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.50TL (572 £) | 175 £ | + 227% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17TL (2,121 £) | 469 £ | + 353% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.83TL (615 £) | 244 £ | + 152% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.17TL (530 £) | 133 £ | + 297% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (1,053 £) | 400 £ | + 163% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17TL (2,120 £) | 2,500 £ | - 15% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.67TL (593 £) | 370 £ | + 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00TL (127 £) | 69 £ | + 84% | |
Housing | + 93% | |||
Housing in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 93% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 963TL (122,402 £) | 66,663 £ | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000TL (127,171 £) | 34,410 £ | + 270% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200TL (25,434 £) | 11,228 £ | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 800TL (101,737 £) | 30,000 £ | + 239% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 600TL (76,303 £) | 16,517 £ | + 362% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 150TL (19,076 £) | 6,032 £ | + 216% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 60TL (7,630 £) | 6,657 £ | + 15% | |
40” flat screen TV | 975TL (123,992 £) | 157,474 £ | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500TL (63,586 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (3,179 £) | 1,200 £ | + 165% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11TL (1,335 £) | 234 £ | + 472% | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 77% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 150TL (19,076 £) | 4,941 £ | + 286% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75TL (9,538 £) | 7,968 £ | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 267TL (33,912 £) | 10,675 £ | + 218% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200TL (25,434 £) | 9,048 £ | + 181% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 44% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,000TL (12,081,269 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.50TL (699 £) | 155 £ | + 352% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 35TL (4,451 £) | 2,087 £ | + 113% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 139% | |||
Personal Care in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 139% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.00TL (636 £) | 318 £ | + 100% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3.00TL (382 £) | 1,074 £ | - 64% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 15TL (1,908 £) | 1,030 £ | + 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8TL (1,017 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8TL (954 £) | 625 £ | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10TL (1,272 £) | 702 £ | + 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 14TL (1,717 £) | 300 £ | + 472% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (1,335 £) | 350 £ | + 282% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18TL (2,225 £) | 434 £ | + 412% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 28% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55TL (6,994 £) | 3,000 £ | + 133% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 25TL (3,179 £) | 1,000 £ | + 218% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40TL (5,087 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75TL (9,538 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45TL (5,723 £) | 400 £ | + 1331% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL (1,272 £) | 244 £ | + 422% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (1,908 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 7 £ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50TL (6,359 £) | 3,000 £ | + 112% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12TL (1,462 £) | 550 £ | + 166% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 52% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 288,906 £
(2,272TL)
in Adapazarı
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
190,000 £
in Aleppo.
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