- Cost of Living
- France
- Turkey
- Besançon
- Zonguldak
- Comparison
Cost of living in Besançon, France compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Besançon (France) is 84% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (111TL) | 10TL | + 1010% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (59TL) | 12TL | + 393% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 (33TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (6TL) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.67 (27TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (15TL) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.63 (42TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.71 (13TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (12TL) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (7TL) | 6.00TL | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.86 (29TL) | 25TL | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (15TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (9TL) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Besançon (France) is 37% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €783 (5,798TL) | 750TL | + 673% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €700 (5,181TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (965TL) | 120TL | + 704% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €975 (7,216TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (3,331TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 (592TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (251TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6.00 (44TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Besançon (France) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 (333TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (222TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 200TL | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Besançon (France) is 71% 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 (9TL) | 4.22TL | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (266TL) | 90TL | + 195% | |
| 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 (37TL) | 7TL | + 429% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (67TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (170TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (30TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.63 (42TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (13TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (119TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Besançon (France) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (296TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (133TL) | - | - | |
| 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 (444TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (49TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (30TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (39TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (370TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (52TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 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 56% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,733TL
(€504)
in Besançon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,400TL
in Zonguldak.
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