- Cost of Living
- France
- Turkey
- Besançon
- Zonguldak
- Comparison
Cost of living in Besançon, France compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Besançon (France) is 70% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (82TL) | 10TL | + 717% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (44TL) | 12TL | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 (25TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (4.63TL) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.67 (20TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (11TL) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.63 (31TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.71 (9TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (9TL) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (5.14TL) | 6.00TL | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.86 (21TL) | 25TL | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (11TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (7TL) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Besançon (France) is 36% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €783 (4,269TL) | 750TL | + 469% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €700 (3,815TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (710TL) | 120TL | + 492% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €975 (5,313TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (2,452TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 (436TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (185TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6.00 (33TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Besançon (France) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 (245TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (163TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 200TL | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Besançon (France) is 48% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 44,000TL | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (7TL) | 4.22TL | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (196TL) | 90TL | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Besançon (France) is 8% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (27TL) | 7TL | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (49TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (125TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (22TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.63 (31TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (10TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (88TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Besançon (France) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (218TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (98TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (327TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (36TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (22TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (29TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (272TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (38TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 26 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Besançon (France) is 46% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,057TL
(€561)
in Besançon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,100TL
in Zonguldak.
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