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Cost of living in Ankara, Turkey compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 5% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12TL (1,054 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17TL (1,471 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 194% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.34TL (469 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.53TL (310 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.12TL (450 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.83TL (249 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7TL (595 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.90TL (255 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.98TL (350 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.24TL (460 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25TL (2,196 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.63TL (319 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.25TL (110 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,250TL (109,776 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 724TL (63,542 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 254TL (22,265 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 738TL (64,852 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 390TL (34,248 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 127TL (11,133 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54TL (4,713 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,742TL (153,003 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 328TL (28,786 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20TL (1,741 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18TL (1,606 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 119TL (10,427 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79TL (6,928 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 258TL (22,635 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 131TL (11,514 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 15% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,000TL (5,269,226 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.94TL (434 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 66TL (5,796 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29TL (2,504 ₦) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11TL (966 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23TL (2,033 ₦) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 168TL (14,770 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15TL (1,306 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (1,073 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (1,013 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.78TL (420 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13TL (1,102 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23TL (2,007 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73TL (6,382 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 28TL (2,459 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 106TL (9,319 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50TL (4,391 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28TL (2,487 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7TL (574 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8TL (703 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,952TL (171,433 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45TL (40 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 122TL (10,729 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10TL (878 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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NGN
/
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Cost of living in Ankara (Turkey) is 7% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
330,000 ₦
in Zaria
you would need to make just about 307,400 ₦
(3,500TL)
in Ankara.
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