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Cost of living in Adana, Turkey compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Adana (Turkey) is 65% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18TL (€3.54) | €15 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14TL (€2.86) | €8 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8TL (€1.54) | €3.34 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.57TL (€0.52) | €1.09 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 6TL (€1.28) | €1.89 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.56TL (€0.52) | €1.92 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8TL (€1.59) | €4.28 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.41TL (€0.69) | €1.91 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.56TL (€0.31) | €3.00 | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6TL (€1.30) | €0.95 | + 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36TL (€7) | €5.00 | + 45% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.92TL (€0.59) | €2.36 | - 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.07TL (€0.22) | €1.38 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Adana (Turkey) is 81% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 831TL (€168) | €1,817 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 687TL (€138) | €1,264 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 230TL (€46) | €162 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 747TL (€151) | €1,104 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 667TL (€134) | €766 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 338TL (€68) | €81 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 62TL (€12) | €24 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,590TL (€321) | €437 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (€60) | €129 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12TL (€2.49) | €7 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12TL (€2.45) | €14 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 63% | |||
Clothes in Adana (Turkey) is 63% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 121TL (€24) | €87 | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 72TL (€15) | €31 | - 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 157TL (€32) | €85 | - 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 154TL (€31) | €135 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Adana (Turkey) is 65% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,014TL (€15,933) | €25,000 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.69TL (€0.94) | €1.76 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 71TL (€14) | €90 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Adana (Turkey) is 49% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11TL (€2.14) | €3.33 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10TL (€2.08) | €11 | - 80% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 105TL (€21) | €31 | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9TL (€1.81) | €3.58 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (€2.47) | €3.74 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10TL (€2.02) | €2.80 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.70TL (€0.75) | €1.37 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.70TL (€1.15) | €1.63 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16TL (€3.27) | €27 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Adana (Turkey) is 61% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 37TL (€7) | €49 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 29TL (€5.78) | €20 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37TL (€7) | €116 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 69TL (€14) | €60 | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22TL (€4.43) | €11 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9TL (€1.76) | €2.70 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9TL (€1.84) | €4.00 | - 54% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38TL (€0.08) | €0.19 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 117TL (€24) | €32 | - 26% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10TL (€2.03) | €6.00 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Adana (Turkey) is 69% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,000
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €1,575
(7,809TL)
in Adana.
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