Cost of living in Ankara (Turkey) is 9% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
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| Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 7% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Ankara | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 240TL (386 NT$) | 106 NT$ | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 78TL (125 NT$) | 119 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51TL (82 NT$) | 66 NT$ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23TL (36 NT$) | 83 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34TL (54 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26TL (42 NT$) | 99 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56TL (90 NT$) | 167 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (25 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (20 NT$) | 50 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28TL (45 NT$) | 42 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 185TL (298 NT$) | 400 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20TL (32 NT$) | 50 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.43TL (9 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 35% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Ankara | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,799TL (15,761 NT$) | 22,487 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,285TL (11,718 NT$) | 16,536 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,048TL (1,685 NT$) | 2,007 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,342TL (13,417 NT$) | 21,010 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,786TL (7,698 NT$) | 12,526 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,186TL (1,907 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125TL (202 NT$) | 349 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,588TL (10,596 NT$) | 13,814 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,616TL (2,599 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 79TL (128 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71TL (114 NT$) | 400 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is about the same as in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Ankara | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,105TL (1,777 NT$) | 2,247 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 624TL (1,004 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,648TL (2,651 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,215TL (3,562 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 8% more expensive than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Ankara | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 563,008TL (905,569 NT$) | 750,000 NT$ | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL (32 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230TL (370 NT$) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 48TL (78 NT$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 13% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Ankara | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26TL (42 NT$) | 200 NT$ | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50TL (81 NT$) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 989TL (1,591 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 56TL (90 NT$) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55TL (88 NT$) | 80 NT$ | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34TL (54 NT$) | 75 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 19TL (30 NT$) | 33 NT$ | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30TL (49 NT$) | 35 NT$ | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 106TL (171 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 7% cheaper than in Kao-hsiung (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Ankara | Kao-hsiung | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 485TL (781 NT$) | 800 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 132TL (212 NT$) | 450 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 949TL (1,527 NT$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 752TL (1,210 NT$) | 2,500 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130TL (210 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30TL (47 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59TL (95 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,162TL (22,778 NT$) | 12,000 NT$ | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (1.17 NT$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713TL (1,147 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35TL (56 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 507 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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