- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Bursa, Turkey compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Bursa (Turkey) is 52% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25TL (€5.08) | €15 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (€3.63) | €7 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (€1.84) | €3.83 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.69TL (€0.54) | €1.22 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 7TL (€1.49) | €1.95 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.81TL (€0.76) | €2.09 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (€2.40) | €4.33 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.12TL (€0.62) | €2.29 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.25TL (€0.45) | €1.75 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7TL (€1.44) | €0.70 | + 106% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 38TL (€8) | €4.50 | + 68% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.29TL (€0.66) | €2.50 | - 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.03TL (€0.41) | €0.87 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Bursa (Turkey) is 76% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,769TL (€353) | €1,291 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,150TL (€230) | €1,113 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 383TL (€77) | €225 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,200TL (€240) | €1,700 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 761TL (€152) | €1,070 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 215TL (€43) | €70 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 51TL (€10) | €31 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,612TL (€322) | €450 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 405TL (€81) | €85 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20TL (€3.98) | €10 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15TL (€2.96) | €15 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Bursa (Turkey) is 49% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 192TL (€38) | €85 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 111TL (€22) | €37 | - 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 275TL (€55) | €119 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 180TL (€36) | €104 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Bursa (Turkey) is 70% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 93,886TL (€18,745) | €24,992 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.84TL (€0.97) | €1.68 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 128TL (€26) | €151 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34TL (€7) | €23 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Bursa (Turkey) is 20% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10TL (€2.05) | €5.00 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15TL (€2.99) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 138TL (€27) | €24 | + 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20TL (€3.92) | €3.23 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10TL (€2.09) | €2.23 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10TL (€1.90) | €1.90 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.32TL (€0.86) | €0.90 | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7TL (€1.31) | €1.75 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24TL (€4.86) | €25 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Bursa (Turkey) is 56% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76TL (€15) | €41 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 29TL (€5.82) | €21 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 113TL (€23) | €49 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 103TL (€21) | €90 | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23TL (€4.66) | €8 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (€2.10) | €3.00 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12TL (€2.31) | €3.71 | - 38% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,912TL (€382) | €579 | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.43TL (€0.09) | €0.30 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 132TL (€26) | €20 | + 30% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12TL (€2.44) | €7 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bursa (Turkey) is 65% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,200
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,465
(7,339TL)
in Bursa.
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