Cost of living in Adana (Turkey) is 78% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
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| Food in Adana (Turkey) is 74% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adana (Turkey) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 23TL (€2.54) | €15 | 83% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 20TL (€2.19) | €8 | 72% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 9TL (€0.97) | €4.80 | 80% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 3.72TL (€0.41) | €1.04 | 60% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 9TL (€1.06) | €3.22 | 67% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 4.32TL (€0.48) | €2.46 | 80% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 13TL (€1.45) | €7 | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 3.53TL (€0.39) | €2.51 | 84% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 3.42TL (€0.38) | €1.88 | 80% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 11TL (€1.27) | €1.27 | 0% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 52TL (€5.83) | €8 | 27% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 4.84TL (€0.54) | €2.41 | 78% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1.82TL (€0.20) | €1.65 | 88% |
| Housing in Adana (Turkey) is 85% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Adana (Turkey) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,592TL (€177) | €1,808 | 90% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,062TL (€118) | €1,413 | 92% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 360TL (€40) | €167 | 76% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,203TL (€134) | €1,102 | 88% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 818TL (€91) | €770 | 88% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 306TL (€34) | €96 | 65% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 62TL (€7) | €30 | 77% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,678TL (€187) | €545 | 66% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 538TL (€60) | €153 | 61% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 16TL (€1.81) | €10 | 82% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 18TL (€1.96) | €14 | 86% |
| Clothes in Adana (Turkey) is 79% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Adana (Turkey) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 145TL (€16) | €95 | 83% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 100TL (€11) | €46 | 76% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 251TL (€28) | €125 | 78% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 209TL (€23) | €164 | 86% |
| Transportation in Adana (Turkey) is 77% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Adana (Turkey) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 102,114TL (€11,354) | €26,204 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 6TL (€0.70) | €1.64 | 57% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 109TL (€12) | €89 | 86% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 32TL (€3.55) | €22 | 84% |
| Personal Care in Adana (Turkey) is 68% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Adana (Turkey) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 12TL (€1.35) | €5.90 | 77% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 16TL (€1.73) | €12 | 86% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 126TL (€14) | €36 | 61% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 15TL (€1.69) | €4.09 | 59% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 14TL (€1.59) | €3.21 | 51% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 12TL (€1.32) | €3.69 | 64% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 5.58TL (€0.62) | €1.66 | 63% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 9TL (€0.96) | €2.38 | 60% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 21TL (€2.35) | €23 | 90% |
| Entertainment in Adana (Turkey) is 71% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||
| Adana (Turkey) | The Hague (Netherlands) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 57TL (€6) | €45 | 86% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 38TL (€4.19) | €24 | 83% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 145TL (€16) | €94 | 83% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 113TL (€13) | €73 | 83% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 29TL (€3.27) | €9 | 65% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 12TL (€1.31) | €2.98 | 56% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 14TL (€1.61) | €4.40 | 63% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,593TL (€400) | €499 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.48TL (€0.05) | €0.19 | 72% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 111TL (€12) | €44 | 72% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 13TL (€1.39) | €7 | 80% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,600 in The Hague you would need to make just about €1,254 (11,282TL) in Adana.