Cost of living in Ankara, Turkey vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 23% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50TL (R$ 39) | R$ 20 | + 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28TL (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.54TL (R$ 4.27) | R$ 4.12 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 13TL (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7TL (R$ 5.43) | R$ 4.21 | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7TL (R$ 5.09) | R$ 5.46 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39TL (R$ 1.85) | R$ 3.82 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (R$ 10) | R$ 4.61 | + 118% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 62TL (R$ 48) | R$ 36 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (R$ 5.34) | R$ 5.82 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.99TL (R$ 1.54) | R$ 3.42 | - 55% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 18% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,574TL (R$ 2,760) | R$ 1,618 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,887TL (R$ 1,457) | R$ 1,081 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 716TL (R$ 553) | R$ 369 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,719TL (R$ 2,099) | R$ 1,425 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,391TL (R$ 1,074) | R$ 865 | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 574TL (R$ 444) | R$ 493 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75TL (R$ 58) | R$ 113 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,346TL (R$ 1,811) | R$ 1,517 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 652TL (R$ 504) | R$ 413 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33TL (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 104% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26TL (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 110% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 4% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 266TL (R$ 206) | R$ 200 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195TL (R$ 150) | R$ 173 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466TL (R$ 360) | R$ 314 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333TL (R$ 257) | R$ 205 | + 25% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 25% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 247,472TL (R$ 191,076) | R$ 63,667 | + 200% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (R$ 5.40) | R$ 4.09 | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 135TL (R$ 105) | R$ 167 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34TL (R$ 26) | R$ 43 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 14% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19TL (R$ 15) | R$ 49 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 230TL (R$ 178) | R$ 155 | + 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17TL (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (R$ 8) | R$ 4.25 | + 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17TL (R$ 13) | R$ 4.70 | + 175% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 5% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 8% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 115TL (R$ 89) | R$ 89 | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 42TL (R$ 32) | R$ 36 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147TL (R$ 113) | R$ 130 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 262TL (R$ 203) | R$ 167 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52TL (R$ 40) | R$ 10 | + 303% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15TL (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 146% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,801TL (R$ 2,935) | R$ 2,650 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (R$ 0.52) | R$ 1.76 | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 184TL (R$ 142) | R$ 121 | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 50% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ankara (Turkey) is 14% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 6,042 (7,825TL) in Ankara to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,300 in Teresina.
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