Cost of living in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 80% more expensive than in Turhal (Turkey)
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| Food | + 73% | |||
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| Food in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 73% more expensive than in Turhal (Turkey) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Turhal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 131 (141TL) | 40TL | + 252% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 79 (85TL) | 60TL | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 45 (49TL) | 50TL | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (21TL) | 8TL | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 29 (32TL) | 20TL | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 19 (20TL) | 10TL | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 60 (64TL) | 40TL | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 23 (24TL) | 10TL | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (23TL) | 10TL | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 17 (18TL) | 21TL | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 83 (90TL) | 100TL | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 23 (24TL) | 10TL | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 12 (13TL) | 3.00TL | + 318% | |
| Housing | + 377% | |||
| Housing in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 377% more expensive than in Turhal (Turkey) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Turhal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 10,438 (11,214TL) | 2,000TL | + 461% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 8,952 (9,618TL) | 1,500TL | + 541% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,571 (1,688TL) | 300TL | + 463% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 8,311 (8,929TL) | 1,500TL | + 495% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,343 (5,740TL) | 1,000TL | + 474% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 612 (658TL) | 400TL | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 608 (653TL) | 60TL | + 989% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,505 (5,914TL) | 3,000TL | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,410 (1,515TL) | 650TL | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 108 (116TL) | 35TL | + 233% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 104 (112TL) | 100TL | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 263% | |||
| Clothes in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 263% more expensive than in Turhal (Turkey) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Turhal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 744 (800TL) | 240TL | + 233% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 573 (615TL) | 150TL | + 310% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,542 (1,657TL) | 600TL | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,040 (1,118TL) | 300TL | + 273% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 22% more expensive than in Turhal (Turkey) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Turhal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 338,599 (363,772TL) | 250,000TL | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 18 (19TL) | 8TL | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 622 (668TL) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 208 (223TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Turhal (Turkey) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Turhal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 71 (76TL) | 120TL | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 215 (231TL) | 80TL | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 425 (456TL) | 300TL | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 48 (52TL) | 30TL | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (39TL) | 60TL | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (61TL) | 22TL | + 178% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (27TL) | 10TL | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 18 (19TL) | 40TL | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 134 (144TL) | 50TL | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) is 74% more expensive than in Turhal (Turkey) | ||||
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| Port Elizabeth | Turhal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 361 (388TL) | 200TL | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 197 (212TL) | 60TL | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 525 (564TL) | 180TL | + 213% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 619 (665TL) | 240TL | + 177% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 70 (75TL) | 35TL | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (32TL) | 35TL | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 32 (35TL) | 38TL | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 9,385 (10,083TL) | 4,000TL | + 152% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (1.85TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 377 (405TL) | 50TL | + 709% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 44 (48TL) | 18TL | + 164% | |
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TOTAL | + 80% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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