Cost of living in Adapazarı, Turkey vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 78% | |||
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Food in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 78% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18TL (€2.04) | €16 | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19TL (€2.12) | €9 | - 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6.00TL (€0.67) | €3.67 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.63TL (€0.40) | €0.97 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00TL (€0.67) | €2.28 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.50TL (€0.50) | €1.87 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17TL (€1.86) | €5.47 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.83TL (€0.54) | €1.70 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.17TL (€0.46) | €1.22 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (€0.92) | €1.71 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17TL (€1.86) | €7 | - 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.67TL (€0.52) | €2.45 | - 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00TL (€0.11) | €1.18 | - 91% | |
Housing | - 85% | |||
Housing in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 85% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 963TL (€107) | €1,020 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000TL (€111) | €836 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200TL (€22) | €155 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 800TL (€89) | €779 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600TL (€67) | €531 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150TL (€17) | €123 | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 60TL (€7) | €29 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 975TL (€109) | €383 | - 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500TL (€56) | €117 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (€2.79) | €11 | - 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11TL (€1.17) | €10 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 73% | |||
Clothes in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 73% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 167TL (€19) | €79 | - 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 116TL (€13) | €43 | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (€33) | €93 | - 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200TL (€22) | €129 | - 83% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 70% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 103,333TL (€11,514) | €23,515 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.50TL (€0.61) | €1.34 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 35TL (€3.90) | €48 | - 92% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
Personal Care | - 74% | |||
Personal Care in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 74% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.00TL (€0.56) | €7 | - 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3.00TL (€0.33) | €9 | - 96% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15TL (€1.67) | €26 | - 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8TL (€0.89) | €4.50 | - 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8TL (€0.84) | €3.72 | - 78% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10TL (€1.11) | €3.39 | - 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 14TL (€1.50) | €1.36 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (€1.17) | €2.40 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18TL (€1.95) | €22 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Adapazarı (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55TL (€6) | €35 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 25TL (€2.79) | €21 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40TL (€4.46) | €48 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75TL (€8) | €51 | - 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45TL (€5.01) | €8 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL (€1.11) | €3.09 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (€1.67) | €4.65 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €438 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50TL (€5.57) | €27 | - 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12TL (€1.28) | €6 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 75% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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