Cost of living in Adana, Turkey vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Adana (Turkey) is 69% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23TL (£2.31) | £10 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20TL (£1.99) | £5.65 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (£0.89) | £4.17 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.72TL (£0.38) | £0.73 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | 9TL (£0.96) | £2.75 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.32TL (£0.44) | £1.92 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13TL (£1.32) | £5.41 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.53TL (£0.36) | £1.89 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.42TL (£0.35) | £0.81 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11TL (£1.15) | £2.16 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52TL (£5.30) | £7 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.84TL (£0.49) | £1.92 | - 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.82TL (£0.18) | £0.74 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 84% | |||
Housing in Adana (Turkey) is 84% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,592TL (£161) | £1,367 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,062TL (£107) | £832 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 360TL (£36) | £164 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,203TL (£122) | £1,029 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 818TL (£83) | £915 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 306TL (£31) | £156 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 62TL (£6) | £19 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,678TL (£170) | £340 | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 538TL (£54) | £71 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16TL (£1.65) | £5.36 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18TL (£1.78) | £10 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 67% | |||
Clothes in Adana (Turkey) is 67% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 145TL (£15) | £49 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100TL (£10) | £32 | - 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 251TL (£25) | £54 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 209TL (£21) | £55 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Adana (Turkey) is 70% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,114TL (£10,331) | £22,837 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (£0.64) | £1.23 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 109TL (£11) | £59 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32TL (£3.23) | £13 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 67% | |||
Personal Care in Adana (Turkey) is 67% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (£1.23) | £2.90 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16TL (£1.58) | £9 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 126TL (£13) | £75 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15TL (£1.53) | £2.74 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (£1.45) | £1.35 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (£1.20) | £2.57 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.58TL (£0.56) | £1.80 | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9TL (£0.87) | £1.49 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21TL (£2.14) | £11 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in Adana (Turkey) is 66% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57TL (£5.74) | £23 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 38TL (£3.81) | £22 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 145TL (£15) | £100 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113TL (£11) | £54 | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29TL (£2.98) | £8 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (£1.20) | £2.65 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14TL (£1.46) | £3.79 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,593TL (£364) | £295 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48TL (£0.05) | £0.20 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 111TL (£11) | £35 | - 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (£1.27) | £9 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 73% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Adana (Turkey) is 73% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,900 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,039 (10,272TL) in Adana.
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