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Cost of living in İzmit, Turkey compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in İzmit (Turkey) is 2% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23TL (1,744 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15TL (1,157 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7TL (517 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.46TL (189 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6TL (492 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.93TL (225 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (928 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.12TL (239 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.03TL (155 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.69TL (435 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41TL (3,172 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.28TL (251 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71TL (131 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in İzmit (Turkey) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 856TL (65,502 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 707TL (54,127 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 288TL (22,011 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 826TL (63,229 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 528TL (40,446 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 195TL (14,929 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (4,089 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,250TL (172,261 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 387TL (29,603 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14TL (1,034 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13TL (1,027 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in İzmit (Turkey) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 119TL (9,082 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 81TL (6,211 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 178TL (13,653 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 163TL (12,505 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in İzmit (Turkey) is 6% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,847TL (7,108,375 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.91TL (376 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108TL (8,297 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32TL (2,486 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in İzmit (Turkey) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.00TL (459 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15TL (1,148 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117TL (8,932 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10TL (766 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9TL (688 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10TL (746 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.44TL (187 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7TL (536 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19TL (1,476 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in İzmit (Turkey) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62TL (4,784 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23TL (1,761 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39TL (3,001 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131TL (10,017 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17TL (1,277 ₦) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8TL (649 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9TL (708 ₦) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000TL (153,121 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34TL (26 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 136TL (10,401 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11TL (842 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 126 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
76.561
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/
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Cost of living in İzmit (Turkey) is about the same as in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
214,000 ₦
in Zaria
you would need to make just about 207,511 ₦
(2,710TL)
in İzmit.
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