Cost of living in Balıkesir, Turkey vs Quebec City, Canada
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Food | - 75% | |||
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Food in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 75% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25TL (C$3.78) | C$17 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19TL (C$2.97) | C$11 | - 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (C$1.57) | C$7 | - 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.69TL (C$0.57) | C$2.22 | - 74% | |
12 eggs, large | 12TL (C$1.78) | C$3.99 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.53TL (C$0.85) | C$5.00 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL (C$2.76) | C$11 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28TL (C$0.81) | C$4.47 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89TL (C$0.60) | C$2.20 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (C$1.33) | C$3.32 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39TL (C$5.96) | C$16 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.22TL (C$0.65) | C$2.56 | - 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.05TL (C$0.32) | C$2.15 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 70% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,486TL (C$383) | C$1,372 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,146TL (C$177) | C$907 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 599TL (C$92) | C$115 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,904TL (C$294) | C$715 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 904TL (C$139) | C$624 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 259TL (C$40) | C$62 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 53TL (C$8) | C$43 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,883TL (C$290) | C$463 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 677TL (C$104) | C$124 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17TL (C$2.58) | C$10 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20TL (C$3.15) | C$26 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 188TL (C$29) | C$79 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 158TL (C$24) | C$53 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 376TL (C$58) | C$111 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 180TL (C$28) | C$132 | - 79% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 43% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 184,772TL (C$28,489) | C$21,367 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (C$0.97) | C$1.12 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 155TL (C$24) | C$88 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 132TL (C$20) | C$19 | + 6% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 41% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00TL (C$0.46) | C$7 | - 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8TL (C$1.23) | C$30 | - 96% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$126 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.54 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$3.73 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8TL (C$1.22) | C$2.32 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24TL (C$3.70) | C$2.56 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25TL (C$3.85) | C$21 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 56% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30TL (C$4.63) | C$49 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 25TL (C$3.92) | C$24 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170TL (C$26) | C$123 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100TL (C$15) | C$88 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20TL (C$3.08) | C$9 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL (C$1.54) | C$4.41 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20TL (C$3.08) | C$7 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$580 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.28 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150TL (C$23) | C$46 | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (C$2.07) | C$11 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 60% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$3,700 in Quebec City you would need to make just about C$1,479 (9,592TL) in Balıkesir.
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