Cost of living in İskenderun, Turkey vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in İskenderun (Turkey) is 42% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12TL (R$ 9) | R$ 20 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18TL (R$ 13) | R$ 22 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7TL (R$ 5.09) | R$ 9 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.43TL (R$ 1.86) | R$ 4.12 | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.20TL (R$ 3.98) | R$ 7 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.40TL (R$ 2.61) | R$ 4.21 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (R$ 9) | R$ 17 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.33TL (R$ 1.79) | R$ 5.46 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.37TL (R$ 1.05) | R$ 3.82 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7TL (R$ 5.45) | R$ 4.61 | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40TL (R$ 31) | R$ 36 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.65TL (R$ 2.79) | R$ 5.82 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.25TL (R$ 1.72) | R$ 3.42 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in İskenderun (Turkey) is 60% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,099TL (R$ 842) | R$ 1,618 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800TL (R$ 613) | R$ 1,081 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 267TL (R$ 204) | R$ 369 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 825TL (R$ 632) | R$ 1,425 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 599TL (R$ 459) | R$ 865 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 101TL (R$ 77) | R$ 493 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45TL (R$ 34) | R$ 113 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | 950TL (R$ 728) | R$ 1,517 | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (R$ 230) | R$ 413 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2.50TL (R$ 1.91) | R$ 13 | - 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6TL (R$ 4.79) | R$ 10 | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 60% | |||
Clothes in İskenderun (Turkey) is 60% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 75TL (R$ 57) | R$ 200 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80TL (R$ 61) | R$ 173 | - 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (R$ 230) | R$ 314 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150TL (R$ 115) | R$ 205 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in İskenderun (Turkey) is 29% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 89,664TL (R$ 68,671) | R$ 63,667 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.75TL (R$ 3.64) | R$ 4.09 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 99TL (R$ 76) | R$ 167 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in İskenderun (Turkey) is 62% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7TL (R$ 5.28) | R$ 49 | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70TL (R$ 54) | R$ 155 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.00TL (R$ 3.83) | R$ 11 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.75TL (R$ 2.87) | R$ 8 | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6.00TL (R$ 4.60) | R$ 13 | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95TL (R$ 3.79) | R$ 4.25 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.00TL (R$ 3.06) | R$ 4.70 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10TL (R$ 8) | R$ 26 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in İskenderun (Turkey) is 45% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25TL (R$ 19) | R$ 89 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27TL (R$ 21) | R$ 36 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 130 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60TL (R$ 46) | R$ 167 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30TL (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 130% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10TL (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,300TL (R$ 2,527) | R$ 2,650 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50TL (R$ 0.38) | R$ 1.76 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 115TL (R$ 88) | R$ 121 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15TL (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 21% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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