- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Egypt
- Kahramanmaraş
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kahramanmaraş (Turkey) is 51% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14TL (E£ 71) | E£ 61 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (E£ 96) | E£ 48 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6.00TL (E£ 31) | E£ 25 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.30TL (E£ 12) | E£ 10 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.50TL (E£ 18) | E£ 11 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | E£ 6 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7TL (E£ 36) | E£ 27 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 0.75TL (E£ 3.86) | E£ 13 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | E£ 3.74 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6TL (E£ 33) | E£ 9 | + 271% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42TL (E£ 216) | E£ 89 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.61TL (E£ 13) | E£ 9 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.28TL (E£ 7) | E£ 2.71 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Kahramanmaraş (Turkey) is 33% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 570TL (E£ 2,930) | E£ 4,450 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 350TL (E£ 1,801) | E£ 2,577 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200TL (E£ 1,029) | E£ 218 | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 707TL (E£ 3,640) | E£ 2,526 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 457TL (E£ 2,354) | E£ 1,181 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350TL (E£ 1,801) | E£ 512 | + 251% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55TL (E£ 284) | E£ 443 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,048TL (E£ 5,391) | E£ 5,512 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200TL (E£ 1,029) | E£ 1,699 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9TL (E£ 46) | E£ 64 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50TL (E£ 257) | E£ 19 | + 1273% | |
| Clothes | + 177% | |||
| Clothes in Kahramanmaraş (Turkey) is 177% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 189TL (E£ 973) | E£ 645 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 400TL (E£ 2,058) | E£ 599 | + 244% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (E£ 1,543) | E£ 1,046 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 173TL (E£ 892) | E£ 720 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Kahramanmaraş (Turkey) is 24% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,341TL (E£ 346,463) | E£ 507,909 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.89TL (E£ 25) | E£ 3.02 | + 732% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40TL (E£ 206) | E£ 109 | + 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Kahramanmaraş (Turkey) is 99% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (E£ 62) | E£ 24 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (E£ 108) | E£ 76 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 83TL (E£ 425) | E£ 112 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10TL (E£ 51) | E£ 30 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9TL (E£ 48) | E£ 30 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7TL (E£ 33) | E£ 27 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.62TL (E£ 24) | E£ 13 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6.00TL (E£ 31) | E£ 12 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20TL (E£ 103) | E£ 39 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Kahramanmaraş (Turkey) is 31% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45TL (E£ 230) | E£ 119 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22TL (E£ 113) | E£ 73 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 283 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | E£ 233 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL (E£ 51) | E£ 24 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (E£ 77) | E£ 19 | + 296% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 400TL (E£ 2,058) | E£ 2,268 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150TL (E£ 772) | E£ 394 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | E£ 26 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 445 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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TRY
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Cost of living in Kahramanmaraş (Turkey) is 47% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 17,623
(3,425TL)
in Kahramanmaraş
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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