Cost of living in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey vs San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 54% cheaper than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19TL (RD$ 145) | RD$ 800 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20TL (RD$ 154) | RD$ 150 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (RD$ 105) | RD$ 45 | + 133% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.09TL (RD$ 24) | RD$ 45 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 8TL (RD$ 59) | RD$ 60 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.70TL (RD$ 29) | RD$ 40 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11TL (RD$ 86) | RD$ 100 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.67TL (RD$ 21) | RD$ 60 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00TL (RD$ 16) | RD$ 50 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (RD$ 62) | RD$ 150 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51TL (RD$ 398) | RD$ 600 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.33TL (RD$ 26) | RD$ 70 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.67TL (RD$ 13) | RD$ 30 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 44% cheaper than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500TL (RD$ 11,672) | RD$ 15,000 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 275TL (RD$ 2,140) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,239TL (RD$ 9,643) | RD$ 45,000 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 739TL (RD$ 5,746) | RD$ 10,000 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 212TL (RD$ 1,653) | RD$ 1,000 | + 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52TL (RD$ 407) | RD$ 2,100 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,274TL (RD$ 9,912) | RD$ 43,000 | - 77% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424TL (RD$ 3,299) | RD$ 6,000 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (RD$ 178) | RD$ 500 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66TL (RD$ 514) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 26% cheaper than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 152TL (RD$ 1,181) | RD$ 600 | + 97% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125TL (RD$ 976) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 202TL (RD$ 1,570) | RD$ 3,000 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 164TL (RD$ 1,279) | RD$ 13,000 | - 90% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is about the same as in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,670TL (RD$ 923,390) | RD$ 450,000 | + 105% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.97TL (RD$ 46) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 104TL (RD$ 809) | RD$ 1,300 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | RD$ 1,684 | - | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 19% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (RD$ 99) | RD$ 100 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19TL (RD$ 146) | RD$ 600 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 106TL (RD$ 825) | RD$ 500 | + 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25TL (RD$ 195) | RD$ 100 | + 95% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17TL (RD$ 136) | RD$ 38 | + 262% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (RD$ 91) | RD$ 30 | + 204% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6TL (RD$ 50) | RD$ 50 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14TL (RD$ 109) | RD$ 50 | + 118% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21TL (RD$ 164) | RD$ 300 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 30% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63TL (RD$ 487) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (RD$ 282) | RD$ 200 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 99TL (RD$ 770) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 370TL (RD$ 2,882) | RD$ 1,200 | + 140% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (RD$ 257) | RD$ 1,500 | - 83% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (RD$ 86) | RD$ 60 | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22TL (RD$ 171) | RD$ 150 | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,333TL (RD$ 25,935) | RD$ 12,300 | + 111% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00TL (RD$ 16) | RD$ 3.00 | + 419% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 90TL (RD$ 700) | RD$ 1,500 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14TL (RD$ 105) | RD$ 150 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) is 23% cheaper than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require RD$ 44,000 in San Juan de la Maguana you would need to make just about RD$ 33,834 (4,348TL) in Afyonkarahisar.
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