Cost of living in Antalya, Turkey vs Kandy, Sri Lanka
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| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antalya (Turkey) is about the same as in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39TL (936 ₨) | 541 ₨ | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29TL (695 ₨) | 630 ₨ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16TL (388 ₨) | 300 ₨ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.45TL (130 ₨) | 310 ₨ | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15TL (365 ₨) | 180 ₨ | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.24TL (125 ₨) | 135 ₨ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (543 ₨) | 1,000 ₨ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.82TL (139 ₨) | 167 ₨ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.78TL (90 ₨) | 120 ₨ | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12TL (295 ₨) | 238 ₨ | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78TL (1,876 ₨) | 3,255 ₨ | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.79TL (139 ₨) | 240 ₨ | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.30TL (55 ₨) | 90 ₨ | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Antalya (Turkey) is 7% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,273TL (78,303 ₨) | 61,967 ₨ | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,959TL (46,873 ₨) | 31,969 ₨ | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 359TL (8,595 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,093TL (50,082 ₨) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,294TL (30,952 ₨) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 246TL (5,887 ₨) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 67TL (1,593 ₨) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,258TL (54,019 ₨) | 36,000 ₨ | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 809TL (19,346 ₨) | 30,000 ₨ | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (551 ₨) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (537 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Antalya (Turkey) is 7% cheaper than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 274TL (6,560 ₨) | 3,436 ₨ | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 162TL (3,867 ₨) | 6,039 ₨ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 371TL (8,876 ₨) | 2,937 ₨ | + 202% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 251TL (6,011 ₨) | 4,067 ₨ | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Antalya (Turkey) is 5% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 234,974TL (5,621,358 ₨) | 4,500,000 ₨ | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (154 ₨) | 124 ₨ | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 171TL (4,080 ₨) | 5,000 ₨ | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 51TL (1,223 ₨) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Antalya (Turkey) is about the same as in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9TL (203 ₨) | 536 ₨ | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (478 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 194TL (4,647 ₨) | 1,600 ₨ | + 190% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12TL (293 ₨) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (494 ₨) | 756 ₨ | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16TL (371 ₨) | 200 ₨ | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8TL (188 ₨) | 231 ₨ | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (298 ₨) | 96 ₨ | + 212% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37TL (879 ₨) | 500 ₨ | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Antalya (Turkey) is 12% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75TL (1,800 ₨) | 1,698 ₨ | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38TL (907 ₨) | 1,296 ₨ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 123TL (2,934 ₨) | 1,200 ₨ | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 234TL (5,595 ₨) | 3,500 ₨ | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (785 ₨) | 600 ₨ | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (380 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (548 ₨) | 150 ₨ | + 265% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,236TL (53,484 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60TL (14 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138TL (3,307 ₨) | 2,324 ₨ | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (435 ₨) | 783 ₨ | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 420 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antalya (Turkey) is 5% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka)
For example, you would need at least 186,082 ₨ (7,778TL) in Antalya to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 177,000 ₨ in Kandy.
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