Cost of living in Ankara, Turkey vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50TL (€5.62) | €16 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28TL (€3.15) | €9 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (€1.32) | €3.67 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.54TL (€0.62) | €0.97 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 13TL (€1.47) | €2.28 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7TL (€0.78) | €1.87 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (€2.70) | €5.47 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7TL (€0.73) | €1.70 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39TL (€0.27) | €1.22 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (€1.45) | €1.71 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 62TL (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (€0.77) | €2.45 | - 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.99TL (€0.22) | €1.18 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 62% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,574TL (€398) | €1,020 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,887TL (€210) | €836 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 716TL (€80) | €155 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,719TL (€303) | €779 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,391TL (€155) | €531 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 574TL (€64) | €123 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75TL (€8) | €29 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,346TL (€261) | €383 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 652TL (€73) | €117 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33TL (€3.68) | €11 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26TL (€2.92) | €10 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 55% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 266TL (€30) | €79 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195TL (€22) | €43 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466TL (€52) | €93 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333TL (€37) | €129 | - 71% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 46% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 247,472TL (€27,587) | €23,515 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (€0.78) | €1.34 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 135TL (€15) | €48 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34TL (€3.78) | €28 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 48% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (€1.74) | €7 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19TL (€2.15) | €9 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 230TL (€26) | €26 | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17TL (€1.87) | €4.50 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (€2.05) | €3.72 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (€1.86) | €3.39 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (€1.15) | €1.36 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17TL (€1.86) | €2.40 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL (€3.96) | €22 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 48% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 115TL (€13) | €35 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 42TL (€4.65) | €21 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147TL (€16) | €48 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 262TL (€29) | €51 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52TL (€5.82) | €8 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15TL (€1.70) | €3.09 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (€2.57) | €4.65 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,801TL (€424) | €438 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (€0.08) | €0.23 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 184TL (€21) | €27 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (€2.06) | €6 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,471 (13,191TL) in Ankara.
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