Cost of living in Siirt, Turkey vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 74% | |||
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Food in Siirt (Turkey) is 74% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20TL (£1.92) | £10 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40TL (£3.84) | £5.65 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6.00TL (£0.58) | £4.17 | - 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.50TL (£0.14) | £0.73 | - 80% | |
12 eggs, large | 7TL (£0.67) | £2.75 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.00TL (£0.19) | £1.92 | - 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13TL (£1.25) | £5.41 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.00TL (£0.19) | £1.89 | - 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.00TL (£0.10) | £0.81 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (£0.77) | £2.16 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (£4.80) | £7 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.25TL (£0.31) | £1.92 | - 84% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.75TL (£0.07) | £0.74 | - 90% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Siirt (Turkey) is 76% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 400TL (£38) | £1,367 | - 97% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 700TL (£67) | £832 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700TL (£67) | £164 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000TL (£96) | £1,029 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000TL (£96) | £915 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,500TL (£144) | £156 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | £19 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 500TL (£48) | £340 | - 86% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150TL (£14) | £71 | - 80% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15TL (£1.44) | £5.36 | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50TL (£4.80) | £10 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 63% | |||
Clothes in Siirt (Turkey) is 63% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | £49 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60TL (£5.76) | £32 | - 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50TL (£4.80) | £54 | - 91% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50TL (£4.80) | £55 | - 91% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Siirt (Turkey) is 75% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000TL (£7,679) | £22,837 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.11TL (£0.49) | £1.23 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 80TL (£8) | £59 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Siirt (Turkey) is 23% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50TL (£4.80) | £2.90 | + 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50TL (£4.80) | £9 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £75 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20TL (£1.92) | £2.74 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (£1.68) | £1.35 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9TL (£0.85) | £2.57 | - 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13TL (£1.24) | £1.80 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.99TL (£0.48) | £1.49 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8TL (£0.77) | £11 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Siirt (Turkey) is 64% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | £23 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (£3.46) | £22 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50TL (£4.80) | £100 | - 95% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150TL (£14) | £54 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30TL (£2.88) | £8 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.00TL (£0.10) | £2.65 | - 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13TL (£1.25) | £3.79 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500TL (£48) | £295 | - 84% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60TL (£5.76) | £35 | - 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (£1.25) | £9 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 71% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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