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Cost of living in İzmit, Turkey compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in İzmit (Turkey) is 4% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23TL (2,023 ₦) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15TL (1,342 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 168% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7TL (600 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.46TL (219 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 6TL (571 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.93TL (261 ₦) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (1,077 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.12TL (277 ₦) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.03TL (180 ₦) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.69TL (505 ₦) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41TL (3,679 ₦) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.28TL (291 ₦) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71TL (151 ₦) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in İzmit (Turkey) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 856TL (75,982 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 707TL (62,786 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 288TL (25,533 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 826TL (73,345 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 528TL (46,917 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 195TL (17,318 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (4,743 ₦) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,250TL (199,821 ₦) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 387TL (34,340 ₦) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14TL (1,199 ₦) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13TL (1,192 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in İzmit (Turkey) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 119TL (10,535 ₦) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 81TL (7,205 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 178TL (15,838 ₦) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 163TL (14,506 ₦) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in İzmit (Turkey) is 1% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,847TL (8,245,652 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.91TL (436 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 108TL (9,625 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32TL (2,884 ₦) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in İzmit (Turkey) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.00TL (533 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15TL (1,332 ₦) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 117TL (10,361 ₦) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10TL (888 ₦) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9TL (798 ₦) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10TL (866 ₦) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.44TL (216 ₦) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7TL (622 ₦) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19TL (1,713 ₦) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in İzmit (Turkey) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62TL (5,550 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 23TL (2,043 ₦) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39TL (3,481 ₦) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131TL (11,620 ₦) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17TL (1,481 ₦) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8TL (753 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9TL (821 ₦) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000TL (177,619 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.34TL (30 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 136TL (12,065 ₦) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11TL (977 ₦) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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NGN
/
TRY
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Cost of living in İzmit (Turkey) is about the same as in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, you would need at least 241,217 ₦
(2,716TL)
in İzmit
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
239,000 ₦
in Zaria.
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