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Cost of living in İskenderun, Turkey compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in İskenderun (Turkey) is 22% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12TL (₨197) | ₨135 | + 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (₨286) | ₨150 | + 91% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7TL (₨108) | ₨100 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.43TL (₨39) | ₨46 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.20TL (₨85) | ₨55 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.40TL (₨55) | ₨27 | + 102% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (₨191) | ₨327 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.33TL (₨38) | ₨103 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.37TL (₨22) | ₨12 | + 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7TL (₨116) | ₨87 | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40TL (₨651) | ₨820 | - 21% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.65TL (₨59) | ₨73 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.25TL (₨37) | ₨23 | + 63% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in İskenderun (Turkey) is 23% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,099TL (₨17,896) | ₨11,494 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 800TL (₨13,029) | ₨12,849 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 267TL (₨4,346) | ₨1,099 | + 296% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 825TL (₨13,429) | ₨10,000 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 599TL (₨9,757) | ₨5,000 | + 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 101TL (₨1,643) | ₨1,605 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45TL (₨732) | ₨525 | + 39% | |
40” flat screen TV | 950TL (₨15,471) | ₨52,348 | - 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (₨4,886) | ₨7,470 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2.50TL (₨41) | ₨220 | - 82% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6TL (₨102) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in İskenderun (Turkey) is 39% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75TL (₨1,221) | ₨1,846 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80TL (₨1,303) | ₨2,741 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (₨4,886) | ₨3,488 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150TL (₨2,443) | ₨2,747 | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in İskenderun (Turkey) is 14% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 89,664TL (₨1,460,243) | ₨2,100,000 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.75TL (₨77) | ₨28 | + 176% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 99TL (₨1,610) | ₨900 | + 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in İskenderun (Turkey) is 1% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (₨192) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7TL (₨112) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 70TL (₨1,140) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.00TL (₨81) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.75TL (₨61) | ₨50 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6.00TL (₨98) | ₨160 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95TL (₨81) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.00TL (₨65) | ₨48 | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10TL (₨163) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in İskenderun (Turkey) is 9% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25TL (₨407) | ₨500 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27TL (₨440) | ₨250 | + 76% | |
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 | 60TL (₨977) | ₨1,000 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30TL (₨489) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL (₨163) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10TL (₨163) | ₨100 | + 63% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,300TL (₨53,743) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50TL (₨8) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100TL (₨1,629) | ₨1,000 | + 63% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15TL (₨244) | ₨200 | + 22% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in İskenderun (Turkey) is 10% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨35,320
(2,169TL)
in İskenderun
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨32,000
in Alwar.
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