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Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada vs Istanbul, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 137% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (70TL) | 33TL | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (38TL) | 20TL | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (32TL) | 11TL | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.65 (11TL) | 4.05TL | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.90 (20TL) | 11TL | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.31 (17TL) | 5.05TL | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (53TL) | 17TL | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.78 (15TL) | 4.65TL | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.01 (12TL) | 3.68TL | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.81 (15TL) | 9TL | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (80TL) | 59TL | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.42 (10TL) | 4.37TL | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.47 (10TL) | 1.93TL | + 409% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 199% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,674 (10,664TL) | 3,547TL | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$2,143 (8,545TL) | 2,155TL | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$107 (426TL) | 444TL | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,943 (7,747TL) | 2,635TL | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,517 (6,050TL) | 1,484TL | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$80 (320TL) | 331TL | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$59 (236TL) | 53TL | + 348% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$481 (1,917TL) | 2,063TL | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$143 (572TL) | 518TL | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (53TL) | 27TL | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (117TL) | 23TL | + 416% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 62% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$73 (291TL) | 218TL | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$69 (276TL) | 160TL | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (465TL) | 339TL | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$141 (561TL) | 300TL | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 47% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,470 (85,616TL) | 142,764TL | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.53 (6TL) | 6TL | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$108 (432TL) | 195TL | + 122% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (101TL) | 33TL | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 100% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (38TL) | 13TL | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (96TL) | 25TL | + 288% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$101 (405TL) | 178TL | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (37TL) | 18TL | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.13 (20TL) | 14TL | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.98 (24TL) | 15TL | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.28 (13TL) | 8TL | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.31 (9TL) | 13TL | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (103TL) | 34TL | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 85% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (207TL) | 99TL | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (108TL) | 41TL | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$147 (587TL) | 149TL | + 295% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$111 (441TL) | 225TL | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (48TL) | 40TL | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.07 (20TL) | 13TL | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (28TL) | 18TL | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$618 (2,465TL) | 2,577TL | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (1.77TL) | 0.62TL | + 184% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (243TL) | 174TL | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (53TL) | 13TL | + 308% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2019.
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