Cost of living in Ankara, Turkey vs Tabriz, Iran

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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 22% cheaper than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47TL (﷼ 265,097) | ﷼ 282,400 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28TL (﷼ 160,593) | ﷼ 205,644 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (﷼ 67,185) | ﷼ 89,623 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.54TL (﷼ 31,501) | ﷼ 38,786 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 13TL (﷼ 74,988) | ﷼ 106,829 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7TL (﷼ 39,948) | ﷼ 79,228 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (﷼ 137,709) | ﷼ 180,435 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6TL (﷼ 36,666) | ﷼ 59,759 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39TL (﷼ 13,589) | ﷼ 27,963 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (﷼ 73,391) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64TL (﷼ 365,395) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (﷼ 38,713) | ﷼ 43,216 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.99TL (﷼ 11,335) | ﷼ 20,638 | - 45% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 43% cheaper than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,438TL (﷼ 19,543,819) | ﷼ 34,440,900 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,887TL (﷼ 10,729,633) | ﷼ 26,243,600 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 716TL (﷼ 4,072,891) | ﷼ 6,159,780 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,719TL (﷼ 15,456,772) | ﷼ 25,387,000 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,391TL (﷼ 7,908,618) | ﷼ 16,474,700 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 574TL (﷼ 3,265,771) | ﷼ 4,190,120 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75TL (﷼ 425,519) | ﷼ 557,707 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,346TL (﷼ 13,335,028) | ﷼ 38,981,600 | - 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 652TL (﷼ 3,708,573) | ﷼ 7,678,850 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33TL (﷼ 187,829) | ﷼ 243,119 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26TL (﷼ 149,139) | ﷼ 457,213 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 36% cheaper than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 266TL (﷼ 1,514,810) | ﷼ 2,053,070 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195TL (﷼ 1,107,401) | ﷼ 1,764,450 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466TL (﷼ 2,649,258) | ﷼ 4,017,650 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333TL (﷼ 1,892,197) | ﷼ 3,450,110 | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 53% cheaper than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 236,023TL (﷼ 1,341,711,490) | ﷼ 1,750,480,000 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (﷼ 39,553) | ﷼ 11,386 | + 247% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 133TL (﷼ 757,754) | ﷼ 3,779,910 | - 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34TL (﷼ 195,094) | ﷼ 255,989 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 18% cheaper than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (﷼ 88,897) | ﷼ 154,685 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19TL (﷼ 109,716) | ﷼ 200,000 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 230TL (﷼ 1,307,257) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17TL (﷼ 95,370) | ﷼ 165,035 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (﷼ 104,373) | ﷼ 162,104 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (﷼ 94,978) | ﷼ 121,193 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (﷼ 58,766) | ﷼ 53,815 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17TL (﷼ 95,093) | ﷼ 75,654 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL (﷼ 201,843) | ﷼ 253,431 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 33% cheaper than in Tabriz (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 119TL (﷼ 677,612) | ﷼ 529,699 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41TL (﷼ 231,121) | ﷼ 263,609 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147TL (﷼ 833,406) | ﷼ 3,327,540 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 268TL (﷼ 1,524,115) | ﷼ 1,372,110 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52TL (﷼ 296,717) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15TL (﷼ 86,808) | ﷼ 106,722 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22TL (﷼ 125,740) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,650TL (﷼ 20,749,081) | ﷼ 40,870,900 | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (﷼ 3,831) | ﷼ 10,000 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 191TL (﷼ 1,083,770) | ﷼ 1,480,750 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (﷼ 103,829) | ﷼ 146,002 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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