- Cost of Living
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- Afyonkarahisar
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Cost of living in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 57% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20TL (2,514 £) | 3,000 £ | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17TL (2,165 £) | 1,290 £ | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8TL (977 £) | 750 £ | + 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.33TL (293 £) | 230 £ | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 8TL (1,033 £) | 580 £ | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.11TL (391 £) | 175 £ | + 123% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9TL (1,145 £) | 469 £ | + 144% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00TL (377 £) | 244 £ | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00TL (251 £) | 133 £ | + 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (1,006 £) | 400 £ | + 151% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51TL (6,423 £) | 2,500 £ | + 157% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.55TL (447 £) | 370 £ | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.11TL (265 £) | 69 £ | + 283% | |
Housing | + 81% | |||
Housing in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 81% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 722TL (90,742 £) | 66,663 £ | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 700TL (87,990 £) | 34,410 £ | + 156% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400TL (50,280 £) | 11,228 £ | + 348% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000TL (125,700 £) | 30,000 £ | + 319% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 700TL (87,990 £) | 16,517 £ | + 433% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 400TL (50,280 £) | 6,032 £ | + 734% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50TL (6,285 £) | 6,657 £ | - 6% | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,000TL (251,400 £) | 157,474 £ | + 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (3,142 £) | 1,200 £ | + 162% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 234 £ | - | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 44% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 150TL (18,855 £) | 4,941 £ | + 282% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 50TL (6,285 £) | 7,968 £ | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250TL (31,425 £) | 10,675 £ | + 194% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200TL (25,140 £) | 9,048 £ | + 178% | |
Transportation | + 71% | |||
Transportation in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 71% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000TL (12,569,992 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.50TL (566 £) | 155 £ | + 266% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 94TL (11,871 £) | 2,087 £ | + 469% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 19% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 318 £ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,074 £ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,030 £ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19TL (2,357 £) | 625 £ | + 277% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 702 £ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 300 £ | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 350 £ | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 434 £ | - | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 14% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100TL (12,570 £) | 3,000 £ | + 319% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 1,000 £ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 400 £ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 244 £ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 7 £ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 3,000 £ | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 550 £ | - | |
TOTAL | + 46% |

These prices were last updated on November 30, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 46% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 298,562 £
(2,375TL)
in Afyonkarahisar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
204,000 £
in Aleppo.
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