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Cost of living in İskenderun, Turkey compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in İskenderun (Turkey) is 65% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12TL (€2.42) | €8 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (€3.53) | €9 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7TL (€1.33) | €4.33 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.43TL (€0.49) | €1.55 | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.20TL (€1.04) | €4.00 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.40TL (€0.68) | €2.50 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (€2.35) | €4.00 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.33TL (€0.47) | €2.00 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.37TL (€0.27) | €2.00 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7TL (€1.43) | €3.00 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40TL (€8) | €6.00 | + 34% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.65TL (€0.73) | €2.00 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.25TL (€0.45) | €1.32 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in İskenderun (Turkey) is 70% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,099TL (€220) | €800 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 800TL (€160) | €600 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 267TL (€54) | €125 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 825TL (€165) | €450 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 599TL (€120) | €350 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 101TL (€20) | €75 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45TL (€9) | €30 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen TV | 950TL (€191) | €364 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (€60) | €116 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2.50TL (€0.50) | €5.31 | - 91% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6TL (€1.25) | €13 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in İskenderun (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75TL (€15) | €100 | - 85% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80TL (€16) | €30 | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (€60) | €70 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150TL (€30) | €100 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in İskenderun (Turkey) is 40% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 89,664TL (€17,986) | €25,000 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.75TL (€0.95) | €1.43 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 99TL (€20) | €45 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in İskenderun (Turkey) is 50% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (€2.37) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7TL (€1.38) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 70TL (€14) | €24 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.00TL (€1.00) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.75TL (€0.75) | €3.75 | - 80% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6.00TL (€1.20) | €4.00 | - 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95TL (€0.99) | €1.19 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.00TL (€0.80) | €2.00 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10TL (€2.01) | €27 | - 92% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in İskenderun (Turkey) is 44% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25TL (€5.01) | €41 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27TL (€5.42) | €20 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €80 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60TL (€12) | €26 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30TL (€6) | €8 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL (€2.01) | €2.00 | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10TL (€2.01) | €3.00 | - 33% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,300TL (€662) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50TL (€0.10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100TL (€20) | €31 | - 35% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15TL (€3.01) | €8 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in İskenderun (Turkey) is 55% cheaper than in Amiens (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Amiens
you would need to make just about €1,123
(5,597TL)
in İskenderun.
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