Cost of living in Adapazarı, Turkey vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 60% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18TL (RD$ 144) | RD$ 500 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19TL (RD$ 149) | RD$ 400 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6.00TL (RD$ 47) | RD$ 75 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.63TL (RD$ 28) | RD$ 65 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00TL (RD$ 47) | RD$ 70 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.50TL (RD$ 35) | RD$ 60 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17TL (RD$ 131) | RD$ 243 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.83TL (RD$ 38) | RD$ 80 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.17TL (RD$ 33) | RD$ 50 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (RD$ 65) | RD$ 120 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17TL (RD$ 131) | RD$ 800 | - 84% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.67TL (RD$ 37) | RD$ 65 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00TL (RD$ 8) | RD$ 40 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 56% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 963TL (RD$ 7,548) | RD$ 22,000 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000TL (RD$ 7,842) | RD$ 16,000 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200TL (RD$ 1,568) | RD$ 3,500 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 800TL (RD$ 6,274) | RD$ 18,000 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600TL (RD$ 4,705) | RD$ 11,000 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150TL (RD$ 1,176) | RD$ 2,500 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 60TL (RD$ 471) | RD$ 1,450 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 975TL (RD$ 7,646) | RD$ 28,000 | - 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500TL (RD$ 3,921) | RD$ 8,000 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (RD$ 196) | RD$ 390 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11TL (RD$ 82) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 43% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 167TL (RD$ 1,307) | RD$ 2,500 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 116TL (RD$ 912) | RD$ 1,500 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (RD$ 2,353) | RD$ 3,000 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200TL (RD$ 1,568) | RD$ 4,500 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 51% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 103,333TL (RD$ 810,350) | RD$ 700,000 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.50TL (RD$ 43) | RD$ 58 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 35TL (RD$ 274) | RD$ 2,300 | - 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 16% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.00TL (RD$ 39) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3.00TL (RD$ 24) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15TL (RD$ 118) | RD$ 1,500 | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8TL (RD$ 63) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8TL (RD$ 59) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10TL (RD$ 78) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 14TL (RD$ 106) | RD$ 120 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (RD$ 82) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18TL (RD$ 137) | RD$ 350 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 8% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55TL (RD$ 431) | RD$ 1,200 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 25TL (RD$ 196) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40TL (RD$ 314) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75TL (RD$ 588) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45TL (RD$ 353) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL (RD$ 78) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (RD$ 118) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RD$ 9 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50TL (RD$ 392) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12TL (RD$ 90) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on January 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 43% cheaper than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RD$ 67,000 in Azua de Compostela you would need to make just about RD$ 38,292 (4,883TL) in Adapazarı.
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