Cost of living in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 38% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 638 (221TL) | 447TL | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 383 (133TL) | 252TL | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 155 (54TL) | 100TL | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 77 (27TL) | 37TL | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 127 (44TL) | 77TL | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 244 (84TL) | 51TL | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 374 (130TL) | 151TL | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 188 (65TL) | 48TL | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 54 (19TL) | 24TL | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (29TL) | 80TL | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 522 (181TL) | 499TL | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 152 (53TL) | 64TL | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 44 (15TL) | 14TL | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 37,832TL | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 30,745TL | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 1,985TL | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 54,872 (19,036TL) | 28,948TL | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 22,669TL | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 1,820TL | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 295TL | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 6,640TL | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,885TL | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 270 (94TL) | 101TL | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 400 (139TL) | 178TL | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 4% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 8,116 (2,816TL) | 1,855TL | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,578 (1,241TL) | 1,382TL | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,427 (2,230TL) | 3,244TL | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,000 (2,775TL) | 4,683TL | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,178,650TL | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 45TL | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,250 (434TL) | 595TL | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 1,249 (433TL) | 250TL | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 26% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 773 (268TL) | 848TL | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 1,728 (599TL) | 97TL | + 518% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,500 (520TL) | 1,889TL | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 328 (114TL) | 192TL | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 236 (82TL) | 119TL | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 274 (95TL) | 105TL | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 184 (64TL) | 22TL | + 186% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 100 (35TL) | 95TL | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,005 (349TL) | 352TL | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 3,454 (1,198TL) | 1,204TL | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 575 (200TL) | 311TL | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,638 (1,956TL) | 1,041TL | + 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,000 (1,388TL) | 2,004TL | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 422 (146TL) | 321TL | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 208 (72TL) | 122TL | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 375 (130TL) | 147TL | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 23,574TL | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.73TL | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 1,303TL | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 68TL | - | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 279 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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