Cost of living in İskenderun, Turkey vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 82% | |||
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Food in İskenderun (Turkey) is 82% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12TL (NZ$2.26) | NZ$20 | - 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18TL (NZ$3.29) | NZ$13 | - 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7TL (NZ$1.25) | NZ$8 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.43TL (NZ$0.45) | NZ$2.16 | - 79% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.20TL (NZ$0.97) | NZ$8 | - 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.40TL (NZ$0.64) | NZ$6 | - 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (NZ$2.20) | NZ$7 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.33TL (NZ$0.44) | NZ$3.53 | - 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.37TL (NZ$0.26) | NZ$3.00 | - 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7TL (NZ$1.33) | NZ$4.31 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40TL (NZ$7) | NZ$21 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.65TL (NZ$0.68) | NZ$3.73 | - 82% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.25TL (NZ$0.42) | NZ$2.27 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 92% | |||
Housing in İskenderun (Turkey) is 92% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,099TL (NZ$206) | NZ$2,898 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800TL (NZ$150) | NZ$2,639 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 267TL (NZ$50) | NZ$309 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 825TL (NZ$154) | NZ$2,350 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 599TL (NZ$112) | NZ$2,007 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 101TL (NZ$19) | NZ$197 | - 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45TL (NZ$8) | NZ$81 | - 90% | |
40” flat screen tv | 950TL (NZ$178) | NZ$734 | - 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (NZ$56) | NZ$243 | - 77% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2.50TL (NZ$0.47) | NZ$12 | - 96% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6TL (NZ$1.17) | NZ$28 | - 96% | |
Clothes | - 81% | |||
Clothes in İskenderun (Turkey) is 81% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 75TL (NZ$14) | NZ$117 | - 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80TL (NZ$15) | NZ$67 | - 78% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (NZ$56) | NZ$192 | - 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150TL (NZ$28) | NZ$228 | - 88% | |
Transportation | - 80% | |||
Transportation in İskenderun (Turkey) is 80% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 89,664TL (NZ$16,798) | NZ$34,283 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.75TL (NZ$0.89) | NZ$2.06 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 99TL (NZ$19) | NZ$213 | - 91% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$30 | - | |
Personal Care | - 84% | |||
Personal Care in İskenderun (Turkey) is 84% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (NZ$2.21) | NZ$12 | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7TL (NZ$1.29) | NZ$5.55 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70TL (NZ$13) | NZ$64 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.00TL (NZ$0.94) | NZ$9 | - 90% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.75TL (NZ$0.70) | NZ$7 | - 90% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6.00TL (NZ$1.12) | NZ$7 | - 85% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95TL (NZ$0.93) | NZ$3.92 | - 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.00TL (NZ$0.75) | NZ$4.06 | - 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10TL (NZ$1.87) | NZ$37 | - 95% | |
Entertainment | - 75% | |||
Entertainment in İskenderun (Turkey) is 75% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25TL (NZ$4.68) | NZ$63 | - 93% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27TL (NZ$5.06) | NZ$35 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$232 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60TL (NZ$11) | NZ$137 | - 92% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30TL (NZ$5.62) | NZ$17 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL (NZ$1.87) | NZ$5.32 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10TL (NZ$1.87) | NZ$11 | - 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,300TL (NZ$618) | NZ$689 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50TL (NZ$0.09) | NZ$0.33 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 115TL (NZ$22) | NZ$80 | - 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15TL (NZ$2.81) | NZ$34 | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 84% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in İskenderun (Turkey) is 84% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,900 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$1,444 (7,710TL) in İskenderun.
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